FG releases full list of over 60 channels now available on FreeTV platform

The federal government has made available more than 60 television channels on its newly launched FreeTV platform, giving Nigerians access to news, sports, movies, entertainment, children's programmes, and educational content at no cost. FreeTV is part of Nigeria's ongoing Digital Switch-Over programme, which is driving the country's migration from analogue to digital broadcasting.

Channels and access

The government confirmed that the platform is designed to eventually carry more than 100 channels, with additional broadcasters expected to join as the transition progresses. Viewers can access the service through compatible digital televisions, set-top decoders, or supported mobile devices following an initial one-time setup.

Channels available on FreeTV include: News Central, NTA, Rahama TV, NTA Parliament, P&B Television, Hi-Impact TV, OSBC TV, Liberty TV, Galaxy TV, OTV, Afia TV, Jigawa Television, EKTV, Opera TV, Tune AfroKidz, TNT Television, AIT, TVC, OSRC TV, Skyline News, SuperScreen TV, Moon TV, ATN, Kafian TV, Housing TV, Africa, Maiduguri TV, ETV, Tozali TV, Wedding TV, AMN TV, Music 1 TV, Signature TV, DBS TV, Arise News, Channels TV, DITV, Rapid TV, CNBC TV, Nolly Africa TV, ABS TV, News24, Azam TV, TVS News, TRTV, Sapientia TV, Wazobia TV, Afro Cinema, RTV Sokoto, RTV, Trust TV, Gambi TV, WAP TV, SMK TV, STV, Muhasa TV, Rave TV, BCOS TV, ARTI TV, NTA Sports 24, Kennis Music, LN247, Benue TV, 360 TV, Branama TV, and ADBN TV.

Digital transition timeline

The government stated that FreeTV is intended to broaden digital broadcasting access across the country, particularly for Nigerians who have long been unable to afford commercial pay-TV subscriptions. Further channel additions are expected as Nigeria advances toward completing its full analogue-to-digital broadcasting transition.

Meanwhile, the federal government has announced December 2028 as the target date for completing the country's full transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting. Charles Ebuebu, Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), confirmed the timeline in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, noting that the shutdown would be rolled out in stages. He said: 'We put a timeline for analogue switch-off. Before that time, a lot of things will be put in place. This is just phase one.'

What this means for Nigerian consumers

For Nigerian households struggling with high pay-TV costs, FreeTV offers a genuine alternative with access to major local and international channels at no subscription fee. The government's push to hit 100 channels and complete the digital switch-off by 2028 signals a broader shift in how Nigerians will consume television, potentially putting pressure on commercial operators to offer better value or risk losing viewers to free digital broadcasting.