The Federal Government is set to launch a new digital television platform that will provide Nigerians with access to 100 free-to-air television channels as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting.

The platform, scheduled for unveiling on Wednesday, is expected to serve as a major step in reviving Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, a project that has faced several delays over the years despite repeated commitments by authorities to complete the migration.

The development followed a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Abuja. The meeting brought together key players in the broadcasting industry, including regulators, television operators, signal distributors, satellite service providers, set-top box manufacturers and content creators.

Speaking during the session, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government remains committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the digital broadcasting initiative.