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Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over Ready For June 17 Launch – Mohammed Idris
Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over Ready For June 17 Launch – Mohammed Idris
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project is now fully ready for nationwide launch, describing it as a major milestone in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda for the broadcast industry.
The Minister made this known during a tour of facilities at NIGCOMSAT located at the Obasanjo Space Centre, on Wednesday, alongside the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen.
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Describing the development as a turning point for Nigeria’s broadcasting sector, the Minister said: “I think this is a new dawn for our country. The promise that President Tinubu made to reform all sectors is now being seen in action in the broadcast industry.” He noted that after many years of delay, Nigeria is finally set to complete the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, adding that the DSO platform is scheduled for official commissioning on June 17, 2026.
Speaking further on the benefits of the new digital broadcasting ecosystem, the Minister stated: “This is going to bring a lot of advantages to broadcasters, viewers, and advertisers. If you are viewing any particular station, you know who is viewing, what they are watching, and how many people are watching.” According to him, the new system will provide accurate audience measurement and analytics that will help advertisers and broadcasters make informed programming and investment decisions while improving content delivery to Nigerians.
The Minister also highlighted the broader economic and technological impact of the initiative, stressing that the platform would deepen competition in the broadcasting industry, expand access to free television services, and improve viewing quality across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. “The monopoly has been broken. Everybody is going to compete.
Content is going to grow, viewership will grow, and Nigeria is now moving from SD to HD broadcasting,” he said. He added that Nigerians will now enjoy cleaner television signals through satellite and mobile applications powered by NIGCOMSAT technology.
The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu, said the upgraded DSO framework was designed to align with emerging technologies and modern viewing habits. He explained that the new system leverages satellite broadcasting and mobile applications to ensure wider accessibility beyond the pilot cities previously covered under the earlier DSO experiment.
“We’re going to have 100 channels by the day of launch and even more because more content producers are talking to us. We want to create one market and one platform for Nigeria,” he stated, while also highlighting the establishment of regional production studios and multilingual customer support centres across the country.
Also speaking during the tour, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, described the collaboration between NIGCOMSAT and NBC as a strategic partnership that has strengthened service delivery and raised operational standards within Nigeria’s digital broadcasting ecosystem.
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According to her, ongoing investments and satellite expansion plans under the current administration will guarantee reliable and continuous service delivery. “The work has only just started. The work has only just begun,” she said.
Among those who accompanied the Honourable Minister on the tour were the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), Salihu Abdullahi Dembos; Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace; Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN), Mohammed Bulama; and Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, alongside other senior government officials and dignitaries.
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Special Assistant, Media, to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.
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Nigerian Navy Uncovers 31 Dug Out Pits, Recovers 62,050 litres of Suspected Stolen Petroleum Products in Rivers
Nigerian Navy Uncovers 31 Dug Out Pits, Recovers 62,050 litres of Suspected Stolen Petroleum Products in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered two suspected illegal refining sites containing approximately 62,050 litres of petroleum products in Ogbogolo community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, during an anti-crude oil theft operation on 8 September 2026.
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The operation, conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH, a unit under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, led to the discovery of 31 dugout pits containing about 58,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and 4,050 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. The team also recovered six sacks and one keg containing additional quantities of suspected illegally refined AGO.
The sites, located within the Orashi Forest and the wider Ogbogolo area, were handled in accordance with extant regulations. No arrest was made, as the suspects fled upon sighting the naval team.
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Operation DELTA SENTINEL, since inception, has led to numerous busts, reinforcing the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to eradicate illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta while denying perpetrators access to the facilities used to store and process petroleum products, thus protecting Nigeria’s oil resources and economic interests.
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AA FOLORUNSHO
Captain (Nigerian Navy) Director Naval Information
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Governor Eno Directs MDAs, Contractors to Fast-Track Transport Projects for 2026 Delivery
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors to accelerate work on ongoing transportation projects across the state to ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of 2026.
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Governor Eno gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a comprehensive briefing on the progress of ongoing transport infrastructure and equipment projects by the responsible MDAs and contractors.
The governor stressed that the projects were designed to improve transportation services, enhance connectivity and provide residents with efficient and affordable mobility.
He expressed concern over delays in project execution, insisting that all relevant agencies and contractors must intensify their efforts to meet the stipulated deadlines and deliver the projects for public use.
ORON MARITIME PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION
Speaking on the Oron Maritime Infrastructure and Ferry Project, Governor Eno highlighted its potential to boost economic activities, promote tourism, strengthen maritime security and improve transportation across the state’s waterways.
He directed the relevant agencies and contractors to take all necessary measures to ensure the timely completion of the project, proper commissioning and smooth commencement of operations.
The Oron project is reportedly 85 per cent complete and comprises a terminal building, passenger jetty, cargo jetty, Joint Task Force (JTF) jetty, floating bar, warehouses, dry storage facilities, fish processing and drying sections, solar-powered cold rooms for fishmongers, and a recreational area.
When completed, the facilities are expected to facilitate passenger and cargo movement, improve fish preservation and processing, strengthen maritime security and support tourism development.
FERRIES, CNG BUSES ALSO UNDER REVIEW
Other projects reviewed during the briefing included the status of two ferries ordered by the state government, CNG buses and associated terminal infrastructure, alongside other transportation initiatives.
The governor charged the responsible MDAs and contractors to sustain the pace of work and ensure that the projects deliver their intended benefits to the people of Akwa Ibom State.
He further emphasised the importance of effective coordination, regular monitoring and prompt resolution of implementation challenges to achieve the year-end delivery target.
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Governor Eno reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving transportation infrastructure and expanding mobility options for residents through the timely delivery of ongoing projects.
Present at the briefing were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioner for Transport, Dr Anthony Luke; members of the State Executive Council; and other government officials.
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Navy Uncovers 25,000 Litres of Suspected Crude Oil in Delta
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 25,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in a dugout reservoir in the Oteghele general area of Delta State, extending its recent operational gains against suspected crude oil theft in the area.
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The discovery was made by NNS DELTA on 8 October 2026, following credible intelligence. The reservoir and its contents were handled in accordance with established procedures.
The latest recovery brings the quantity of suspected crude oil uncovered by NNS DELTA in Oteghele to 65,000 litres within two consecutive days, following the discovery of approximately 40,000 litres on 7 October. The successive operations highlight the importance of maintaining pressure on locations used for the suspected storage of illicit petroleum resources.
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Through these interventions, the Nigerian Navy is reinforcing its resolve to deny criminal operators the opportunity to exploit petroleum resources unlawfully and to sustain operations that protect Nigeria’s critical economic assets.
Signed AA FOLORUNSHO Captain (Nigerian Navy) Director Naval Information
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