According to the Nigerian government in a statement issued Wednesday, the move is aimed at expanding access to information, entertainment, and educational content for millions of Nigerians without the burden of monthly subscription fees.
The Nigerian government has announced plans to launch FreeTV, a free national digital television platform, on June 17, 2026.
According to the Nigerian government in a statement issued Wednesday, the move is aimed at expanding access to information, entertainment, and educational content for millions of Nigerians without the burden of monthly subscription fees.
The initiative, which forms part of Nigeria's ongoing Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme, is expected to provide households across the country with access to over 100 digital television channels covering news, sports, movies, music, children's programming, educational broadcasts, and indigenous language content.
According to government officials, the launch seeks to promote inclusion, create economic opportunities, support local industries, and leverage technology to improve the lives of Nigerians.
