The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approved a short-term restrictive broadcast permit and frequency assignment for the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) FM radio station, paving the way for the institution to commence broadcasting operations.
The approval was conveyed in a letter dated November 12, 2026 addressed to the rector of the polytechnic, following the institution’s fulfilment of all requirements stipulated by the commission.
Under the approval, the station has been assigned 98.1 FM as its frequency.
Reacting to the development yesterday, the rector, Alhaji Sani Usman, expressed appreciation to the NBC for the approval, describing it as a significant milestone in the institution’s efforts to strengthen academic activities.
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He said the establishment of the radio station would further enhance teaching, learning and research by providing an additional platform for academic engagement and information dissemination.
According to him, the station will also serve as a channel for public enlightenment through educational, awareness and motivational programmes designed to promote the development of the polytechnic, Bauchi State and the country at large.
