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June 17, 2026, marks Nigeria’s transition to digital television broadcasting, enhancing media access and qualityHouseholds must acquire digital set-top boxes as analogue signals will be phased out, increasing channel optionsBroadcasters face upgrade costs, raising concerns about support for smaller stations during this transformative transition
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The Federal Government has announced June 17, 2026, as the official date for Nigeria’s long-awaited transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting, marking a major milestone in the country’s media and technology landscape.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the date while relaunching the Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, describing the initiative as a transformative reform that will modernise broadcasting and expand access to quality television content nationwide.
Nigerians to have access to over 100 free television stations as FG sets June 17 as final date. Credit: Picture
