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FG Hails Stakeholders Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme Breakthrough
FG Hails Stakeholders Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme Breakthrough
The Federal Government has hailed what it described as a “major breakthrough” in Nigeria’s digital broadcasting reform as stakeholders in the media and communications industry reached broad consensus on the rollout of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme.
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the commendation in Abuja following a high-level stakeholder engagement involving regulators, broadcasters, signal distributors, content creators, manufacturers, and satellite operators.
FG HAILS STAKEHOLDER DSO BREAKTHROUGH, SET FOR LAUNCH TOMORROW.
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The meeting, convened to resolve outstanding issues around the DSO implementation, ended with wide agreement on key pillars of the transition, including the adoption of a hybrid broadcasting model, continued relevance of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), stronger investment protection mechanisms, and sustained stakeholder engagement.
The Minister described the consensus as a clear signal of industry readiness and shared commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s broadcasting sector for digital competitiveness and economic growth.
He noted that stakeholders were united in the view that the DSO is not merely a technical migration, but a transformational initiative capable of expanding jobs, boosting local content production, attracting investment, and strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy.
According to him, the Federal Government is deeply appreciative of the collaborative spirit demonstrated by all parties, stressing that the outcome reflects a mature understanding of national priorities over sectoral interests. “The level of agreement we have achieved shows that stakeholders are aligned on the future of Nigeria’s broadcasting industry. This is a strong foundation for accelerated implementation,” the Minister said.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing a stable regulatory environment, safeguarding investments, and ensuring inclusive implementation that leaves no stakeholder behind.
The communiqué issued at the end of the meeting confirmed consensus on the need for periodic stakeholder consultations, improved business models for the broadcasting sector, and enhanced local manufacturing and content development.
It also recommended the institutionalization of quarterly engagements to ensure continuous alignment and effective monitoring of the DSO rollout process.
The Federal Government reiterated that it will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the DSO programme and the realization of its full economic and social benefits for Nigerians.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to fast-track implementation of the digital transition in a manner that ensures sustainability, innovation, and shared industry growth.

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Present at the meeting were the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Dr. Binyerem C. Ukaire; the Director General of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen; the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu; the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr. Salihu Abdullahi Dembos; the Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Olumuyiwa Fadolapo; the Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu; the Chairman of Channels Television, Mr. John Momoh, alongside other distinguished stakeholders and industry leaders from the broadcasting, media, technology, and communications sectors.
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Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation
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EFCC Arrests CEO, One Other For Alleged N68m Visa Fraud In Enugu
EFCC Arrests CEO, One Other For Alleged N68m Visa Fraud In Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Chukwujindu Goodness Nchekwube, Chief Executive Officer, Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited alongside Rogers Oluwaseyi Eruku (a.k.a Bakary Rogers Yanni), a suspected fraudster, for allegedly defrauding 24 (Twenty-four) victims the sum of N68, 020, 000. 00 (Sixty-eight Million, Twenty Thousand Naira) under the pretence of assisting them to process work visas.
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A petitioner, James Ikechukwu, alleged that Nchekwube approached him and introduced herself as a visa consultant capable of assisting people to procure work visas to their desired countries, through her company, Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited.
He further alleged that between September, 2024 and December, 2025, he contracted Nchekwube’s company (Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited) to process work visas to various countries for 20 (Twenty) of his clients and the sum of N57, 620, 000. 00 (Fifty-seven Million, Six Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira) was transferred to her company’s accounts for processing the visas, with a promise to deliver them at a stipulated period of time.
“However, after receiving the money, Mrs Nchekwube blatantly refused to deliver the visas to my clients as agreed, rather, she converted the money to her personal use. After much persistence for her to deliver the work visas, she delivered some visas to some of my clients but to our greatest surprise, it was discovered that the visas/Offer Letters were forged to make my clients believe that they were genuine”, the petitioner alleged.
In the course of investigation, the suspect claimed that she gave the said money to Eruku who had presented himself to her as a reliable person capable of procuring visas for people to any part of the world. She claimed that the said fake visa/Offer Letters were procured by Eruku.

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In a curious twist, another petitioner, Oranezi David Chinedu alleged that Eruku, sometime in May 2024, offered to procure work visas for him and three of his friends to Ireland and some other countries.
He claimed that the total money fraudulently collected by Eruku for the visas was N10, 400, 000. 00 (Ten million, Four hundred Thousand Naira), only for him to handover forged documents to them. “I was highly disappointed at the criminal act by Bakary Rogers Yanni to have collected money for visa processing purposes only to issue me and my friends fake documents”, he said.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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Akpabio Commends Eno’s Humility, Dedication To Project Completion
Akpabio Commends Eno’s Humility, Dedication To Project Completion Eno’s Humility, Dedication To Project Completion
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, for incorporating youths into the state’s security architecture.
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…Assures Gov. Eno of Overwhelming Electoral Victory in Akwa Ibom.
Speaking Sunday evening during a stopover visit by Governor Eno, Senator Akpabio also lauded him for completing the Ibom International Airport project.
He expressed appreciation for the Governor’s humility and respect for elders in the state, noting that he was highly honoured by the visit.
Citing the re-election victory of his colleague, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress , APC, who secured a second term with 319,224 votes, Senator Godswill Akpabio assured Governor Umo Eno of an even more resounding electoral mandate from the people of Akwa Ibom State.
He further prayed for God to grant the Governor greater wisdom and understanding in the leadership of the state.
In his remarks, Governor Umo Eno, who fondly described the Senate President as his grandfather, extended 2026 Father’s Day felicitations to Senator Akpabio and briefed him on the ongoing developmental strides of his administration.

Akpabio Commends Eno
Describing Senator Godswill Akpabio as a distinguished leader, the Governor said he remains a mentor and respected elder statesman, praying for continued wisdom for him to make laws that serve the common good of the nation and the state, reaffirming his total support to President Bola Tinubu, and the Senate President till 2031.
The Governor visited the Senate President accompanied by his entourage and technical team.
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Saudi Commences 2026 Food Aid Distribution
Saud Commences 2026 Food Aid Distribution
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has flagged off the 2026 Food Aid Project aimed at supporting populations affected by displacement, insecurity and other humanitarian challenges across Nigeria.
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The project will distribute 24,302 food baskets, each weighing approximately 60 kilograms and containing essential food items, including rice, cooking oil, white beans, salt, and other staple commodities.
Valued at over US$1.5 million, the intervention is expected to benefit 145,812 people in communities across the country, providing much-needed relief to vulnerable households facing food insecurity.
Speaking during the flag-off in Damaturu, the Director-General of NEMA, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the transparent and efficient distribution of the food items to identified beneficiaries, in line with its mandate to coordinate disaster response and humanitarian assistance in Nigeria. The food baskets will be distributed across the five intervention states, which are Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi and Taraba States.
The food aid initiative underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to humanitarian assistance and support for vulnerable populations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region. Through KSrelief, Saudi Arabia has continued to provide critical relief interventions to improve food security and alleviate the suffering of people affected by crises.

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The partnership between NEMA and KSrelief reflects the importance of international collaboration in addressing humanitarian challenges and supporting communities in need.
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Monday, 22 June, 2026
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