Nigeria Launch Digital FreeTV Nationwide Today, June 17, 2026
The announcement was made in a post on the official X handle of the Presidency, describing the initiative as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes inclusion, expanded access to opportunities, job creation, support for local enterprise and the use of technology to improve daily life for citizens. A national digital television platform designed to provide households across the country with free access to digital broadcasting, improved picture quality, and a wide range of local and international content without subscription fees. Click Here FREET V According to the statement, FreeTV forms part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme and is intended to ensure that no Nigerian is excluded as the country transitions fully from analogue to digital broadcasting. The Presidency noted that the service will be accessible through satellite, terrestrial transmission and a dedicated FreeTV mobile application, enabling coverage for users in u...