FG targets 40m homes, N600bn revenue with digital TV rollout

From Adanna Nnamani , Abuja
The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, projecting that the initiative will serve about 40 million households, generate more than N600bn in economic value, create employment opportunities and broaden access to high-quality broadcasting services nationwide.
The event, held in Abuja on Wednesday, signalled a significant step in the nation’s long-running transition from analogue television broadcasting to digital terrestrial television, a process that has experienced multiple delays over the years.
Addressing stakeholders at the launch, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tija...