By our Reporter
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has given a few days window period for owners of operating licenses of 52 broadcast stations owing debt amounting to N2.6 billion in licensing fees to sort it out till August 23, 2022.
According to a statement signed Saturday by the Director-General, Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, NBC said the extension was due to appeal by the affected broadcast stations, relevant stakeholders, public spirited organisations and organisations.
Ilelah said the commission would enforce the revocation order on the affected stations by August 24 if they fail defray thier debts after the expiration of the grace.
The statement was titled: NBC Extends Enforcement of Revocation Order on Debtor Broadcast Stations from 24 Hours to Wednesday August 23, 2022.
This is to inform all the affected broadcast stations whose licenses were revoked and given 24 hours pay all outstanding license fees that the National Broadcasting Commission has extended the period which all outstanding debts are to be paid from 24 hours to Wednesday, August 23, 2022.
“All affected broadcast stations are to fall to defray their debts on or before August 23,2022 are directed to shut down by 12 am on August 24, 2022.
“This extension is due to appeal by the affected broadcast stations, relevant stakeholders, public spirited organisations and organisations,” Ilelah said.