NIGERIA SCORES: Individual scores: 1; 1; 1; 1; 2; 2; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1 Total score: 13 Average score: 1.2 3.6 Persons who have vested interests of a political or commer- cial nature are excluded from possible membership in the board i.e. office bearers with the State and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broad casting industry. ANALYSIS: Indeed, only citizens with identifiable political leanings and views tend to get appointed to the boards. In other words, partisanship on behalf of the government is almost a prerequisite of appointment. SCORES: Individual scores: 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1 Total score: 13 Average score: 1.2 3.7 The editorial independence of the public broadcaster from commercial pressure and political influence is guaranteed by law and practised. ANALYSIS: The law establishing state broadcasting stipulates that they should not yield to commercial pressures although it is far from clear that this is observed in practice. As far as political pressure is concerned, African Media Barometer - Nigeria 2008 25