The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) has introduced new categories as well as called for nominations for its 7th edition scheduled to hold in May.
The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards is an annual platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence, professionalism, innovation, and societal impact in Nigeria’s broadcasting and media industry.
The awards are bestowed upon outstanding individuals, programmes, stations and organizations across radio, television and digital media platforms.
Speaking, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, Chairman of the Joint IBAN/NBMA Organising Committee, said the award is a credible benchmark for excellence in the industry. “The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards was established to celebrate professionalism, creativity and integrity in broadcasting. As the industry continues to evolve, NBMA remains committed to recognizing those who consistently raise the bar and positively influence society through their work,” he noted.
According to the organisers, the 2026 edition will feature over 85 categories, spanning on-air presentation, programming, technical production, digital innovation, community impact, and special recognition awards.
In a related development, the NBMA has introduced new categories designed to support youth development and reflect the realities of modern media practice.
These include Best Communication Student of the Year, created to recognise outstanding students of Mass Communication, Media Studies, Broadcasting and related disciplines; Undergraduate Broadcaster category for students actively involved in campus radio, television and media production; as well as Online Content Creators category to honour podcasters, streamers and digital storytellers shaping Nigeria’s online media space.
Ramalan noted that the new categories were intentionally introduced to bridge the gap between traditional broadcasting and emerging digital platforms.
“We believe the future of broadcasting lies in nurturing young talents and embracing digital innovation. By introducing student and online content creator categories, NBMA is deliberately investing in the next generation of media professionals and acknowledging the growing influence of digital storytelling,” he added.
Meanwhile, members of the public, broadcast professionals, tertiary institutions, and industry stakeholders have been invited to submit nominations for deserving individuals, programmes, stations, students, and digital creators whose work has demonstrated excellence, consistency, creativity, and positive societal impact within the eligibility period.
Entries are open from Sunday, January 30 to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and can be submitted online via www.nbmawards.com or sent to nbmawards@gmail.com.
The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards continues to provide a unifying platform that brings together broadcasters, regulators, policymakers, students and digital innovators in celebration of excellence within Nigeria’s media industry.