NBC and NIGCOMSAT adopt hybrid model for Nigeria’s DSO
NIGCOMSAT Limited and the NBC have introduced a hybrid model for Nigeria's Digital Switchover (DSO). This new approach aims to expand access to digital television services across the country.
Key Takeaways
- NIGCOMSAT Limited and the NBC introduced a hybrid model for Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO).
- The stated goal is to expand access to digital television services across Nigeria.
- The announcement was reported by BusinessDay on May 25, 2026.
Why It Matters
The immediate implication is that Nigeria’s DSO rollout now has a new distribution model focused on broader access to digital television services. Because both NIGCOMSAT Limited and the NBC are involved, the move ties satellite and regulatory coordination into the switchover plan rather than relying on a single delivery path. For streaming and video delivery watchers, this is a policy signal about how Nigeria intends to manage reach across the country. The next concrete marker to watch is how the hybrid model is described in further NBC or NIGCOMSAT details, especially any rollout scope or implementation timeline.
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