The Federal Government has launched FreeTV, a new digital television platform aimed at expanding access to quality broadcasting and ushering in a new era of free digital television for millions of Nigerians.

The initiative, unveiled on June 17, forms part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch – Over (DSO) programme and is designed to provide households with access to over 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees.

Viewers will be able to enjoy a wide range of content, including news, sports, movies, music, educational programmes, children’s content and dedicated indigenous language channels.

With coverage extending beyond major cities to rural and underserved communities, the platform will be accessible through satellite and terrestrial transmission, as well as the  FreeTV mobile application.

The government said that Nigerians do not need to purchase new television sets, as existing TVs can function with compatible DVB-T2 or DVB-S2 decoders, while many users with free-to-air decoders may already be equipped to access the service.

According to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the platform aligns with ongoing efforts to deepen digital inclusion and ensure that more Nigerians benefit from technological advancements regardless of their location or income level.

The initiative is also expected to boost local content production and create employment opportunities across the creative and broadcasting industries.

(The Guardian)

• Photo: Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), and Cameroon’s Minister Delegate at the Presidency in Charge of Defence, Mr Joseph Assomo, after signing the MoU. Credit: MOD

Nigeria and Cameroon on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation, in Yaoundé .

The defence pact focuses on securing their shared southern border and strengthening maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), and Cameroon’s Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence, Mr Joseph Assomo, following two days of deliberations by defence and security experts from both countries

According to a statement on Wednesday by Musa’s media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the MoU establishes a framework for cooperation across terrestrial and maritime domains and covers intelligence sharing, operational coordination, logistics support, joint military training, personnel exchange programmes, and collective response mechanisms to emerging security threats.

Key areas highlighted during the engagements included enhanced operational coordination, intelligence sharing, logistics support, joint military training, personnel exchange programmes, and strengthened mechanisms for collective response to emerging security challenges.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips within two hours of issuance.

This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.

According to the statement, the original result slips contain candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and other security features required for post-UTME screening and admission processes in tertiary institutions.

“The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement read.

“Candidates can conveniently print their Original Result Slip from any internet-enabled device, whether at home, in the office, or at accredited business centres.”

JAMB urged candidates to ensure they carefully review their details after printing and keep copies for future admission-related use.