Nigeria’s long-awaited transition from analogue to digital broadcasting has taken a decisive step forward as stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to completing the Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme. At a meeting convened by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, industry leaders endorsed a […]
After nearly two decades of missed deadlines and fragmented efforts, Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) is finally evolving into a nationwide reality. While skeptics question the viability of the new FreeTV strategy, a closer look reveals it isn’t just a platform—it’s a sophisticated, multi-layered ecosystem designed for the 2026 media landscape. […]
The Evacuation April 8, 2026: Non-emergency US embassy personnel and families ordered out. April 9: Visa appointments suspended indefinitely. The United States cited “deteriorating security situation”—terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, civil unrest. Twenty-three states now Level 4 “Do Not Travel.” Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, Taraba newly added. The Rebuttal Information Minister Mohammed […]
The Federal Government has firmly denied allegations that Nigeria is collaborating with France to destabilize the Niger Republic. On Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, addressed claims made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, asserting that Nigeria was working with France against his country. […]
The House of Representatives, prompted by a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by 88 members, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement. This suspension is requested until all controversial clauses within the agreement are thoroughly addressed and clarified. During the session on […]
The Federal Government has today insisted no ransom was paid for the release of the abducted Kuriga children in Kaduna State. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, while briefing State House Correspondents after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council meeting saying the victims secured their […]
