Rayo Akinsowon

Founder & Chief Executive Officer of AfriRay Communications Limited — broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur and Executive Producer/Host of THE NATIONAL BRIEF.

Our Aims & Objectives

1. Introduction

AfriRay Communications Limited ("AfriRay," "we," "our" or "us") respects the privacy and personal information of visitors, subscribers, customers, partners and users of our digital platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal data when individuals interact with our website, programmes, services and digital communications.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how visitors interact with our services, we may collect:

• Personal information: Names, email addresses, telephone numbers and information voluntarily submitted through contact forms, subscriptions or enquiries.
• Technical information: IP addresses, browser types, device details, pages visited and website usage data.
• Communication information: Messages, feedback, enquiries and correspondence submitted to AfriRay.
• Business information: Details provided by advertisers, clients, suppliers, partners and service providers.

We seek to collect only information necessary for legitimate and clearly defined purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We process personal information, where an appropriate lawful basis applies, to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested services.
• Deliver newsletters or updates where visitors have subscribed.
• Manage professional relationships and contractual obligations.
• Improve website performance, accessibility and audience experience.
• Understand general website traffic and content engagement.
• Maintain website security and prevent abuse.
• Fulfil applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interests or another lawful basis permitted by applicable law.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential website functions, traffic measurement and improvements to user experience.

Where required by law, visitors will be offered meaningful choices concerning non-essential cookies and tracking technologies. Such technologies will not be activated before any legally required consent has been obtained.

Visitors can also manage certain cookies through their browser settings.

5. Information Sharing

AfriRay does not sell personal information.

Personal data may be shared with authorised service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, technical support or other legitimate business operations, subject to appropriate safeguards.

We may also disclose information where legally required or necessary to protect lawful interests.

6. Data Security and Retention

We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of personal information.

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate retention requirements.

No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to their personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion or restriction of processing.
• Object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request data portability where applicable.
• Challenge certain solely automated decisions where applicable.
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

Requests may be submitted using the privacy contact details below.

8. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is processed or transferred outside Nigeria, AfriRay will apply appropriate legal safeguards as required by applicable data protection legislation.

9. Third-Party Websites and Content

Our website may contain links to YouTube, Facebook and other external platforms.

These websites may operate under their own privacy policies. AfriRay is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party services.

10. Children's Privacy

We recognise the importance of protecting children's personal information.

Where personal data relating to children is processed, AfriRay will apply appropriate safeguards and obtain parental or guardian consent when required by law, subject to applicable exceptions.

11. Journalism and Public Interest

AfriRay processes certain information for legitimate journalistic purposes, including news reporting and public-interest investigations.

Such processing will be handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable law, including relevant provisions concerning journalism, privacy and freedom of expression.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, technology or legal obligations. The latest version will be made available on our website with its effective date.

13. Contact and Complaints

For privacy enquiries, access requests or data protection complaints, contact:

AfriRay Communications Limited
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Website: https://afriraytv.com
Privacy Email: afriraytv@gmail.com

Individuals may also contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission through its official channels at https://ndpc.gov.ng.

For information on our journalistic standards and corrections process, see our editorial policy.

1. Our Editorial Commitment

AfriRay Television, a media brand of AfriRay Communications Limited, is committed to accurate, fair, independent and responsible journalism.

Our editorial mission is to serve the public interest by delivering credible news, informed analysis and balanced reporting on issues affecting Nigeria, Africa and the global community.

We recognise that public trust must be earned through accuracy, transparency, accountability and consistency.

2. Accuracy and Verification

We strive to verify information before publication or broadcast. Our journalists and editors are expected to:

• Use credible and identifiable sources wherever practicable.
• Cross-check significant factual claims.
• Distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, opinions and speculation.
• Attribute information accurately.
• Avoid misleading headlines, images, captions and video edits.
• Clearly identify information that remains unverified.

Speed must not take precedence over accuracy.

3. Fairness and Impartiality

AfriRay is committed to fair reporting and editorial independence.

We provide appropriate opportunities for individuals and organisations facing serious allegations to respond, subject to legitimate public-interest considerations.

Our reporting seeks to represent materially relevant perspectives without creating misleading equivalence between verified facts and unsupported claims.

4. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions must be guided by journalistic standards, verified information and the public interest.

Advertising relationships, commercial sponsorships, personal affiliations and external pressure must not determine independent news coverage.

Journalists and editors are required to disclose conflicts of interest that could compromise their professional judgment.

5. Political and Public Affairs Reporting

AfriRay covers political developments, elections, public policies, governance and national affairs with professionalism and factual accuracy.

Political advertisements, paid campaign material, sponsored interviews and promotional content must be appropriately identified.

Editorial news coverage must remain distinguishable from political advocacy and commercial publicity.

6. Sponsored and Branded Content

AfriRay offers legitimate advertising, sponsorship and media production services.

Paid content will be clearly labelled using descriptions such as Sponsored Content, Advertisement or Paid Partnership, as appropriate.

Payment for production, broadcasting or publicity services does not guarantee favourable independent editorial coverage.

7. Responsible Reporting and Privacy

Our journalists must respect human dignity, privacy and applicable laws.

Special care should be exercised when reporting on children, victims of violence, people experiencing trauma and other vulnerable individuals.

Graphic or distressing material should be used only where justified by the public interest and accompanied by appropriate context or warnings.

8. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Content

AfriRay may use digital and AI-assisted tools to support research, transcription, translation, production and content development. However:

• AI-generated factual claims must be independently verified before publication.
• Synthetic images, voices or video must not be presented as authentic recordings of real events.
• Material AI-generated or digitally altered content must be clearly disclosed where necessary to prevent deception.
• Editorial responsibility remains with AfriRay's human journalists and editors.

9. Corrections and Clarifications

AfriRay acknowledges that errors may occur despite reasonable editorial safeguards.

Where a material factual error is confirmed, we will correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections should:

• Identify the information that was inaccurate.
• Provide the verified information.
• Update the affected article or programme record where practicable.
• Include a dated correction notice where the error is material.
• Be communicated through relevant channels where necessary.

Clarifications may be published where reporting is factually accurate but requires additional context to avoid misunderstanding.

We will not silently change materially inaccurate reporting in a way that conceals a substantive correction.

10. Complaints and Right of Reply

Readers, viewers and affected parties may submit editorial complaints or requests for corrections.

Complaints should include the headline or programme title, publication date, link where available, and an explanation of the alleged error.

AfriRay will review credible complaints fairly, seek relevant evidence and communicate a response within a reasonable period.

A request for correction does not automatically require removal of accurate and lawfully published information.

11. Copyright and Attribution

AfriRay respects the intellectual property rights of creators, journalists, photographers, broadcasters and production organisations.

Third-party materials must be used with appropriate permission, licensing, attribution or another lawful basis.

Plagiarism, deliberate misrepresentation and unauthorised reuse of protected content are prohibited.

12. Accountability

AfriRay's editorial leadership is responsible for implementing these standards, reviewing significant complaints and maintaining professional integrity across its news and current affairs platforms.

13. Editorial Contact

For factual corrections, complaints and editorial enquiries:

AfriRay Television — Editorial Desk
Website: https://afriraytv.com
Email: afriraytv@gmail.com

Our Commitment: Accurate reporting. Fair representation. Independent journalism. Public accountability.