Just In: FG launches FreeTV with free access to over 100 channels

Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG) has unveiled FreeTV, a new national digital television platform designed to provide millions of Nigerians with free access to over 100 television channels without recurring subscription fees as reported by TheCable.

The platform is scheduled to launch on June 17 as part of the country’s ongoing Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme aimed at expanding digital broadcasting and improving access to information and entertainment nationwide.

According to government officials, FreeTV will offer a broad selection of content, including news, sports, movies, music, educational programmes, children’s shows and dedicated channels in major Nigerian languages such as Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.

The service will be available through satellite and terrestrial transmission networks, while a dedicated mobile application will allow users to watch content on smartphones and other devices.

Authorities said the initiative is expected to improve television access in both urban and rural communities.