The Federal Government, on Wednesday, formally launched Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over programme saying the initiative is expected to reach 40 million homes, unlock over N600bn in economic opportunities, create jobs and expand access to quality broadcasting services across the country.
The launch, held in Abuja, marked Nigeria’s transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting, a project that has faced years of delays despite repeated commitments by successive administrations.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, described the rollout as a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and said it would support the administration’s broader ambition of building a $1tn economy.
“Today, Nigeria joins the ranks of nations that have embraced modern digital broadcasting infrastructure to serve their people,” Tijani said.
According to him, the significance of the programme extends beyond broadcasting and will improve access to information, education and cultural
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