NIGERIA radio programs and television broadcasts and in theory investigates complaints although several complaints alleging partisanship or unfair blackouts, say of election candidates, were ignored. In one particularly striking case, the party jingle of the ruling party PDP has been used as the broadcasting opening and closing signature tune by a state broadcasting station (Osun state). This hardly represents fairness and respect for a diversity of views. SCORES: Individual scores: 2; 1; 3; 1; 2; 3; 1; 2; 2; 1; 2 Total score: 20 Average score: 1.8 3.4 The body’s decisions on licensing in particular are informed by a broadcasting policy developed in a transparent and inclusive manner. ANALYSIS: Policies are not developed in an inclusive or transparent manner in that there is regular interference by the government in the state media where administrators are sometimes appointed to run their affairs. The Boards appointed by government exist to protect and promote the interests of government. The composition of the board as well as manner of appointment contradicts transparency and inclusiveness. There is also no right of appeal against the non-issuing of licenses and not even a right for information. In the end the President has the prerogative to decide. African Media Barometer - Nigeria 2008 23