NIGERIA SCORES: Individual scores: 1; 2; 2; 2; 2; 2; 2; 3; 2; 2; 3 Total score: 23 Average score: 2.1 2.4 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, com- mercial and community broadcasting. ANALYSIS: Broadcasting legislation is particularly deficient as the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the monopoly regulator, operates under a code that restricts the operation of private broadcast stations. The NBC has the power to recommend to the president on the issuance of licenses and many of its recommendations have been turned down. Also the licensing fees are so high that only the very rich can afford them. This is conducive only to commercial broadcasters but prevents community broadcasters from coming up or establishing themselves. On the positive side, however, the NBC Act as amended, limits cross ownership while its fee structure promotes diversity through incentives for establishing media in certain deprived areas. SCORES: Individual scores: 4; 2; 2; 4; 3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 2 Total score: 32 Average score: 2.9 12 African Media Barometer - Nigeria 2008