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FG launches FreeTV to end subscription TV costs for Nigerians
The Federal Government has announced the official launch of FreeTV, a new digital television platform set to roll out on Wednesday, as part of Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch-Over programme.
According to the government, the initiative is designed to widen access to television content across the country by providing households with free-to-air digital broadcasting, eliminating the need for monthly subscription payments that currently dominate the pay-TV market.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the government explained that FreeTV is aimed at ensuring “no Nigerian is left behind” in the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, a shift it described as critical to modernising the country’s media and entertainment landscape.
“FreeTV is part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over programme and is designed to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind as the country moves fully from analogue to digital broadcasting,” the statement read.
At present, millions of Nigerian households rely on satellite television services such as DStv and other subscription-based platforms, often at significant monthly cost. The introduction of FreeTV is therefore expected to ease access to locally produced content while reducing the financial burden on viewers.
The government also noted that the platform will prioritise Nigerian programming, offering a range of indigenous content without subscription fees.
While details on coverage, signal reach, and rollout phases are still being fine-tuned, the announcement has already sparked public interest, particularly among households seeking more affordable entertainment options.
As Nigeria moves deeper into digital broadcasting, FreeTV is being positioned as a major step toward expanding media access and strengthening local content consumption.
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