The Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON) is set to host the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), a flagship initiative aimed at promoting excellence and professionalism in the country’s broadcast industry.
The awards, scheduled for Wednesday, 8th April 2026 were endorsed at BON’s 74th General Assembly held in Kano in 2021, and seek to celebrate outstanding contributions and encourage quality media practice across radio and television platforms nationwide.
According to the organizers, the 2025 edition attracted a total of 204 entries, showcasing broadcast performances from the 2024 calendar year.
The Awards Selection Committee, chaired by former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Danladi Bako, comprises representatives from key industry bodies, including the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, alongside seasoned broadcast professionals.
Winners will be unveiled across 24 categories covering both radio and television, including Station of the Year, Best Reporter, Best Newscaster, and Best Producer, among others.
Beyond recognizing active practitioners, BON will also honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of broadcasting in Nigeria. Among those to be celebrated for lifetime achievements are Shyngle Wigwe, Yemi Farounbi, and John Momoh.
Other honourees include Abubakar Jijiwa, Sa’a Ibrahim, and Bimbo Oloyede, in recognition of their lasting impact on the industry.
The awards will also feature posthumous recognitions for notable industry icons, including Raymond Dokpesi, Anike Agbaje-Williams, and other distinguished figures who contributed to the development of Nigerian broadcasting.
In addition, special recognition will be accorded to key public officials for their support of the media sector, including the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, as well as state governors such as Bassey Edet Otu, Dauda Lawal, and Uba Sani.
Corporate organisations to be recognised for advancing the broadcast industry include DAAR Communications, Multichoice Nigeria, Desmins Broadcasting, and Voice of Nigeria.
Speaking on the upcoming event, BON Executive Secretary, Yemisi Bamgbose, and Chairman of the 2025 TNBA Committee, Bayo Awosemo, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to strengthening standards and celebrating excellence within Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape.
