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Nigeria launches FreeTV, promising over 100 channels without monthly feesInitial setup costs may deter low-income households from accessing FreeTVCritics raise concerns over the legality and sustainability of the digital migration project
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
Nigeria has officially launched its long-awaited FreeTV platform, promising viewers access to more than 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees.
The initiative, unveiled under the country’s Digital Switchover (DSO) programme, has been promoted as a major step toward expanding digital television access nationwide.
New reasons emerge as Nigerians may need thousands of naira to set up FreeTV. Credit: NovatisSource: UGC
Yet, beneath the excitement surrounding free channels and improved picture quality lies a growing debate over hidden costs, legal questions and whether the project truly represents the digital migration Nigerians have been waiting for.
What exactly is FreeTV?
FreeTV is the federal government’s new television platform
