National Broadcasting Commission is set to issue licences for the provision of free view digital television content.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, NBC, Mr. Awwalu Salihu, the regulatory body said “In keeping with the commission’s laid down procedure, successful applicants shall be invited to formally apply for licences to provide channel content in accordance with the National Broadcasting Act, the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and the Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations.”
NBC said the decision to live Free View TV channels came after it observed that there is a gap in the content available to serve the social and economic needs of Nigerians.
Free View TV Channels are categorised into several genres, including general entertainment, kids, lifestyle, sports, movies/soaps/sitcoms, music, documentaries and factual/news.
Invited prospective service providers are urged to submit proposals which would be considered in a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory selection process.