Description

The discussion focuses on Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO) initiative, led by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), which aims to transition the country from analogue to digital broadcasting. The process, which began in 2012, involves regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, and public accessibility measures to ensure universal digital broadcasting services.

A major challenge in the transition is the prevalence of analogue television sets in Nigerian households. Instead of rendering these obsolete, NBC introduced set-top boxes, with 13 licensed manufacturers producing them locally. The inclusion of a conditional access system ensures sustainability and investment protection while potentially generating revenue to enhance digital content production.

Summary Of Content:
– Evolution of radio licensing
– Exploring different broadcasting platforms
– A look into how entities are supporting content creation
– The role of advertising in maintaining the sustainability of the broadcasting industry