October 07, 2022
Nigeria: The Advertising Regulation Council of Nigeria (Arcon) Sues Meta and Its Local Agent for Failing to Get Its Advertising Approved
Nigeria's advertising regulator ARCON has chosen to pick a fight with social media giant Meta over advertising approval and content. Russell Southwood looks at the implications of… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Broadcast Regulators Threaten to Shut Down Stations Defaulting On Operating Licences - Fair Move or Undue Pressure?
Regulating media in general (and broadcasting in particular) is always a deeply 'political' activity in Sub-Saharan Africa. This week Russell Southwood looks at moves by the… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Africa: The Long, Slow Death of Mobile Competition
Several decades ago competition was introduced to the new African mobile markets. Competition was supposed to deliver three things: cheaper prices, better service and innovation.… Read more »