SECTOR 3 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 1.3 (2008 = n/a) 3.3 The body regulates broadcasting services and licences in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission has no authority in matters of issuing of licences, as its role is limited to receiving and processing applications, and then forwarding them to the Head of State to make a final choice. The NBC’s independence is also seriously compromised because its decree empowers the Minister of Information to give the Commission directives. By law, the issuing of licences should be based on the availability of frequencies, but panellists pointed out that the process is often viewed as one-sided and serving the interest of public authorities instead. For example, before leaving office, former President Olusegun Obasanjo allegedly allocated himself 5 to 10 radio and television broadcasting licences. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 36 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NIGERIA 2011 1.3 (2008 = 1.8)