Nigeria, April 19 -- The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a formal notice to broadcast stations across Nigeria, warning of stricter enforcement of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code following what it described as a sustained rise in ethical and professional breaches, particularly in news, current affairs, and political programming.

In a statement released Friday, the commission said it had observed a troubling pattern in which broadcast platforms are increasingly being used in ways that undermine their core responsibility to inform the public with "accuracy, balance, and professionalism."

The commission noted that the trend, if unchecked, could erode public trust in the media and heighten tensions as the country gradually mo...