The organisers of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards have announced that nominations for the seventh edition of the awards will run through Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Speaking on the call for nominations, the Chairman of the Joint IBAN/NBMA Organising Committee, Ahmed Ramalan, said, “The awards are a credible benchmark for excellence in the industry. The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards were established to celebrate professionalism, creativity, and integrity in broadcasting. As the industry continues to evolve, NBMA remains committed to recognising those who consistently raise the bar and positively influence society through their work.”
The 2026 edition will feature over 85 award categories spanning on-air presentation, programming, technical production, digital innovation, community impact, and special recognition awards. This year’s NBMA also introduces new categories aimed at supporting youth development and reflecting the realities of modern media practice.
These include the Best Communication Student of the Year, created to recognise outstanding students of Mass Communication, Media Studies, Broadcasting, and related disciplines; an Undergraduate Broadcaster category for students actively involved in campus radio, television, and media production; as well as Online Content Creator categories to honour podcasters, streamers, and digital storytellers shaping Nigeria’s online media space.
Ramalan explained that the new categories were designed to bridge the gap between traditional broadcasting and emerging digital platforms.
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