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NBC Prepares Technicians for Free-to-Air Digital TV Rollout

NBC Prepares Technicians for Free-to-Air Digital TV Rollout

The National Broadcasting Commission has launched a training programme for more than 50 set-top box installers and technicians in Ibadan. They will support Nigeria’s full transition from analogue to digital television by 2028. In partnership with Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, the trainees will learn to align and track signals for a new free-to-air platform. With a decoder and satellite dish tuned to the NigComSat signal, households can enjoy multiple channels without subscription fees. Participants praised the initiative for providing valuable skills and creating job opportunities. Trainees said the service will especially benefit low-income families by giving them access to numerous channels at no monthly cost. The NBC says this nationwide training drive will ensure a smooth digital switchover and expand quality television services across Nigeria.

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T
tolu

With training kicking off in Ibadan, how might similar programmes reach other regions before the 2028 digital switch date?

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I
isa

Absolutely. Partnering with state broadcast agencies and local learning centres could fast-track hands-on training across the country before 2028.

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P
peter

Training just fifty technicians seems a small start for nationwide digital rollout, especially given our country's diverse signal challenges.

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jayjay

Do you know if these fifty technicians are meant as trainers to scale skills beyond their initial cohort?

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noah

Planning to train just over fifty technicians in a single city risks delays when many other regions remain unaddressed.

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H
hala

Technicians should test set-top boxes across rural and urban areas before full migration—no wahala this way.

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