Tech & Education
Digital Switch Over: Nigeria Sets June 17 for Long-Delayed Nationwide Launch
Federal Government of Nigeria has announced June 17, 2026 as the official commissioning date for the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, transitioning Nigeria from analogue to full digital television broadcasting. The initiative, coordinated with NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission, will introduce nationwide digital coverage, expanded free-to-air channels, HD-ready infrastructure, and improved audience measurement systems for advertisers and broadcasters.