FG Launches Digital Switch Over

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

After over a decade of lapsed deadlines, Nigeria has officially transited to Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform.

Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, was the special dignitary at the launch held yesterday at the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) headquarters in Abuja.

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, expressed optimism that the new platform would unlock new revenue streams for broadcasters and content creators, as well as boost jobs and catalyse the creative industry and the broader economy.