Overview

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Act establishes the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) as a corporate body with perpetual succession. The Act outlines the establishment, membership, functions, and operational framework of the Corporation. Key provisions include the appointment of a Chairman and members by the Minister with Presidential approval, the appointment of a Director-General and other employees, and the general duties of the Corporation to provide effective radio broadcasting services on a national scale and external broadcasting services. The Corporation is responsible for broadcasting certain matters, including government announcements, and has the power to enter land for broadcasting purposes. Financial provisions cover funds, expenditure, borrowing powers, and annual estimates. Legal proceedings are limited, and there are indemnities for members and employees. The Act also dissolves certain bodies and transfers their assets and liabilities to the Corporation. The Act came into effect on April 1, 1978, and includes schedules with supplementary provisions, national stations and their responsibilities, and transitional provisions.

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