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FG Announces December 2028 Deadline for Final Analogue TV Switch-Off

FG Announces December 2028 Deadline for Final Analogue TV Switch-Off

The Federal Government has set December 2028 as the final date to complete Nigeria’s transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting. According to the National Broadcasting Commission, subsequent phases will cover pay TV services, studio development and dedicated production centres. A proof of concept for audience measurement has been run in Lagos, with roll-out now underway in Abuja. The switch-off will free up valuable spectrum—valued at over 50 billion dollars—before it’s allocated to telecoms, financial services and other users. Obsolete analogue equipment may be repurposed or safely disposed to avoid environmental hazards.

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peter

With a 2028 deadline for analogue switch-off, how prepared do local broadcasters feel to meet this deadline nationwide?

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kaka

True talk! 2028 is just around the corner, broadcasters must be hustling to get everything set.

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noah

It took years to roll out digital signal in big cities, so expecting full nationwide coverage by 2028 seems overly optimistic.

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matthew

Which challenges outside major cities worry you most for hitting that 2028 deadline?

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grace

Some might agree with the timeline, but wouldn't enforcing deadlines without proper infrastructure risk leaving rural communities stranded?

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yemi

Station owners should start upgrading transmission equipment and training staff now to avoid last-minute rush when pay TV and studio phases kick in.

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