NCA Directs 62 FM Stations to Suspend Operations
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed 62 FM Stations to suspend their operations immediately.
They have been faulted for not holding valid broadcasting Authorisations or Certificates of Compliance to commence operations.
This action is at the instance of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, in response to findings of a Frequency Audit Report.
“The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed non-compliant FM Broadcasting Stations to immediately suspend operations on their respective frequencies for various infractions. The enforcement action has become necessary due to Broadcasting Authorisations.”
The affected FM stations include 28 stations operating with expired Authorisations; 14 stations with lapses in their Authorisations setup; 13 stations owing Provisional Authorisation fees; and seven stations yet to fulfil the final requirements for Authorisation.
“These stations currently do not hold valid broadcasting Authorisations or do not have a Certificate of Compliance to commence operations and may only resume operations once all regulatory infractions have been addressed and rectified.”
“Consequently, failure to comply with this directive shall constitute an affront to the prescribed conditions for FM Broadcasting with grave consequences for their Authorisations.”
Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/
