President Bola Tinubu has authorized the sum of N10 billion to expedite Nigeria’s transition to digital broadcasting.
This financial commitment, drawn from spectrum sales, aims to accelerate the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) initiative.
Charles Ebuebu, Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), along with Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced the approval during a joint press briefing.
They emphasized that this allocation highlights President Tinubu’s dedication to fostering technological progress, economic development, and cultural growth through the DSO project.
The funding will be directed towards several key areas, including the creation of diverse content channels, establishment of a comprehensive satellite network, and implementation of sophisticated audience measurement tools.
Additionally, efforts will focus on public education about the benefits of digital broadcasting, setting up state-of-the-art studios, and distributing advanced set-top boxes.
Ebuebu also noted the project’s role in aligning Nigeria with international broadcasting standards, which will boost the country’s competitive edge and attract foreign investment.
He highlighted that the DSO initiative is expected to drive job creation, economic growth, and enhance the quality of media content, ultimately bridging the digital divide and improving access to information across Nigeria.
