ii. Receiving and processing applications for the establishment, ownership and operation of broadcasting stations; iii. Recommending applications through the Minister to the President, Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces for grants of radio and television licenses; iv. Establishing and enforcing a National Broadcasting Code that contains guidelines on a variety of issues including licensing, sanctions, etc; and setting standards with regard to the content and quality of materials for broadcast. v. Initiating and harmonising Government policies on trans-border direct transmission and reception in Nigeria; vi. Monitoring broadcasting or harmful emission, interference and illegal broadcasting; vii. Approving the transmitter power, location of stations, area of coverage; and viii. Regulating the types of broadcast equipment to be used. The categories of broadcasting services include: i. Terrestrial and Satellite free-to-air sound/television; ii. Satellite subscription direct-to-home sound broadcasting; iii. Community broadcasting; iv. Content distribution service (syndication); and v. Internet broadcast. The legislative, regulatory and licensing framework for the broadcast sector is transparent and liberalized, and seeks to regulate broadcasting only in circumstances where market forces are inadequate to realize public policy objectives. According to the current policy, broadcast licenses will not be granted to any religious organization or political party. Private and community interests are encouraged to contribute to the development of the industry, while foreign interests are also encouraged to invest and assist in developing broadcast services in the country. !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(05(