FG Unveils FreeTV, Offers 100+ Channels at No Cost
The Federal Government has launched FreeTV, a new digital television platform designed to expand access to quality broadcasting across Nigeria.
According to the government, the platform will provide viewers with free access to more than 100 national, regional, and state television channels without any monthly subscription fees.
The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital broadcasting and ensure that more Nigerians can enjoy diverse television content at no extra cost.
According to the government, the initiative is part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises digital inclusion, job creation and access to opportunities”.
FreeTV will offer a range of programming, including news, sports, movies, music, children’s content, educational programmes, and dedicated Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo language channels.
The service will be accessible through satellite and terrestrial transmission, as well as the FreeTV mobile application, enabling users in urban and rural communities to access digital television services.
The government said Nigerians would not need to purchase new television sets to access the platform, provided they have compatible DVB-T2 or DVB-S2 decoders.
Households already using compatible free-to-air decoders may not need additional equipment.
