Rufai Oseni Wins Broadcaster of the Year at NBMA.

Rufai Oseni Wins Broadcaster of the Year at NBMA.

Arise News presenter Rufai Oseni has emerged as Broadcaster of the Year at the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA), held in Lagos on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The award ceremony, which took place at the Oriental Hotel, brought together broadcasters, media organisations and other professionals in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry.

Oseni, a co host of Arise Television’s The Morning Show, was among the media professionals recognized at the annual event.

Other winners included TVC News, which received the Best Television Station (National) award, while its journalists, Nifemi Oguntoye and Riyal Abdul, won Best Male Newscaster of the Year and Best TV News Reporter, respectively.

Africa Independent Television (AIT) won Best Television Station in News and Current Affairs, while Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM emerged as Best Radio Station in Lagos.

Kofi Bartels of Nigeria Info 99.3 FM received the Best Radio Presenter, Morning Show, Lagos award. Liberty TV was recognized as Best Indigenous TV Channel in Nigeria in the Viewers’ Choice category.

The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, also received a special honour for Broadcasting Leadership and Industry Development.

The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards recognizes individuals and organisations across Nigeria’s radio and television broadcasting industry.