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: 3.3 (2008 = 3.1) 3.10 The state/public broadcaster offers balanced and fair information in news and current affairs, reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions. The government, public authorities and the ruling party dominate the airtime of state media, especially during election campaigns. Opposition voices are often blocked from some public stations, especially those run and controlled by state governments. However, there are visible efforts to provide balance and fairness in news and public affairs reportage and commentary – partly as a result of competition from privately-run media. The Nigeria Television Authority, for example, beat many private rivals to reporting the June 2011 suicide bombing at the Nigerian Police Force headquarters in Abuja. 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: 2.3 (2008 = 2.4) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NIGERIA 2011 41