Directorates

The Directorate of Engineering and Technology is made up of Five Units:

FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORATE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Broadcast spectrum management, planning and assignment
Technical processing of applications for ownership and operation of Radio, Television and Cable broadcasting services
Monitoring broadcasting for harmful emission, interference and illegal broadcasting
Approving the transmitter power, the location of stations, coverage areas as well as regulate types of broadcast equipment to be used
Frequency coordination and updating of frequency Assignment Register
Processing of applications for broadcast Licence
Technical standard specifications and equipment authorization
Spectrum control (Enforcement, inspection and monitoring).
Liaison and consultation with other spectrum management agencies
Spectrum engineering support
T support
Installation and maintenance of broadcast equipment in the NBC offices across the country.
Installation and maintenance of communication equipment e. g. telephones (fixed or mobile)
Provision and maintenance of broadcast signals for monitoring purposes.
Provision of ancillary support in NBC headquarters and zones
Supervision of Commission’s on-going projects
In-house Training
Specify and evaluate Set-Top-Box spec for manufacturers and vendors
Define specifications for broadcast signal Distributors
Represent the Commission in ITU WRC events and agendas
Inter-agency collaborations on regulatory policies.
Develop and submit iteration data to ITU in accordance with Ge06 plan modification.

Spectrum & Licensing Unit

Management, Planning and re-planning and assignment of broadcast frequency
Technical inspection visits to broadcast stations, including pre-commissioning inspection.
Monitoring of transmission parameters of stations to ensure compliance with set standards.
Technical assessment of submitted applications for the grant of broadcast Licence
Representing the Commission at National and International meetings and conferences

Monitoring and Telecommunication Equipment Unit

Multiplexing, amplification and redistribution of broadcast signals for monitoring within the offices in the NBC Headquarters office, zonal offices and state offices
Liaison with broadcast operators to ensure that their signals are available to the Commission for monitoring.
Liaison with telecommunication gadgets provider for supply, operations and maintenance of facilities provided by them to the Commission.

Mobile Monitoring Unit

Operation and Maintenance of the Mobile Monitoring Vans
Monitoring the air-waves to ensure compliance with broadcast technical standards
Operation and maintenance of IT-based spectrum monitoring tools for broadcast signals.

Computer Support and IT Unit

Provide support for an active and functional NBC website.
Provision and maintenance of computer systems and accessories for the Commission’s staff.
Liaison with Internet & photocopiers services providers for the provision and maintenance of the facilities provided by them to the Commission
Supervision of IT-based projects.

Ancillary Services Unit

Ensuring that the electrical fittings and appliance in the Commission are in perfect working condition.
Installation and maintenance of telephone terminals in the Commission
Installation and maintenance of PABX system in the Headquarters and zonal offices.
Installation and maintenance of generators in the NBC Headquarters, zonal offices, and state offices to provide backup power supply
Ensures constant availability of power supply and water supply