Nigeria, June 19 -- The federal government has launched FreeTV under the country's Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, saying the initiative will create new opportunities for Nigerian businesses, technology innovators, and workers.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the FG announced plans to launch FreeTV, an initiative designed to ensure Nigerians benefit from the nation's migration from analogue to digital television broadcasting.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the initiative represents an investment in Nigeria's future and is expected to drive job creation and economic growth.

His remarks were contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim.

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