JUST IN: Tinubu approves N10 billion grant for DSO

Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, August 22, approved a grant of N10 billion for the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to begin a transformative journey to achieve the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) dividends for the country.

Charles Ebuebu, Director-General of NBC, while speaking at a press briefing with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida said the project is sinewy enhancing the quality and quantity of television programming.

It will also improve the quality of television programming, increase access to television services and free up spectrum for other usees.

According to Ebuebu, to achieve the desire results in the DSO journey, the commission would collaborate with NCC and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

He said, “In view of this, the President has graciously approved a grant of N10 billion from spectrum sales by the Federal Government to the NBC.

“This grant is not just a financial allocation; it is a testament to Mr President’s collective commitment to driving technological advancement, economic growth, and cultural enrichment through the DSO project,” he said.