The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has secured a N10 billion funding from the Federal Government to fast-track the process of achieving Digital Switch-Over (DSO).
NBC’s DG, Charles Ebuebu disclosed this at a joint press conference with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida.
Ebuebu said the grant is a testament to Mr. President’s collective commitment to driving technological advancement, economic growth, and cultural enrichment through the DSO project.
He said to accelerate the process, the Commission is in collaboration with the NCC which signifies a strategic alliance and a unified effort to bring about a seamless transition to digital broadcasting and underscores NCC’s determination to support this monumental project and ensure its success.
Ebuebu said the funds will be expended to ensure that each component of the DSO Eco-system contributes significantly to the realization of impactful digital dividends for our country.
He said the funds will also be used to establish world-class studios across geopolitical zones in partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), providing local content producers with an inclusive environment to thrive.
The funds will further be used for acquisition and distribution of hybrid Android/DTH set-top boxes with data connectivity functionalities, positioning them as gateways to a rich and diverse content ecosystem.
“Developing a user-friendly mobile application that allows viewers to watch FreeTV channels on handheld devices and access video-on-demand services.
