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14 Apr
Mr. Peter Igho was a household name in his days when the Nigerian Broadcast Authority(NTA) dominated television broadcasting in Nigeria, especially for his reputation in making such unforgettable drama series like Cock Crow at Dawn and empowering local producers
10 Jan
The National Television Authority (NTA) on Wednesday announced that it has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is coming after MultiChoice, owners of Cable platform DSTV, announced that it will not broadcast the tournament on SuperSport (SS). READ ALSO: Nigerians turn to NTA,…
3 Jan
Nigerians will have to turn to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other free-to-air channels to watch the Super Eagles in action at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). MultiChoice, owner of Cable platform DSTV on Wednesday announced that it will not broadcast the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on SuperSport (SS). The…
11 Dec
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the sad news of the passing of the renowned broadcaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha. Reports indicate that the popular television presenter from the '90s and early 2000s passed away after a brief illness in Abuja, the country's capital. In a statement signed by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on…
2 Dec
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the usage of obsolete equipment for broadcasting by FRCN and NTA is unacceptable
15 Sep 2023
The Zonal Director in charge of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Maiduguri, Borno State, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has petitioned the Katsina State Police Command, over the death of his son in an accident.
7 Jul 2023
Nigeria is set to partner with the Republic of China in an effort to build first of its kind baseline Interferometry.
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Three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a secondary school in Wales on Wednesday, police said. The attack occurred at the Amman Valley School, about 60 miles (100 miles) northwest of Cardiff. Two air ambulances were seen at the school, along with a number of police vehicles. "Three people have been injured and…
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Multichoice Nigeria on Wednesday announced another price increase on the DStv and GOtv packages. The company in a statement said that the new prices will take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024. In the new price list for DStv, Premium bouquet, the price moved from N29,500 to N37,000; Compact+ from N19,800 to N25,000; Compact from…
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The Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air a day after one of its aircraft crash-landed in Lagos. Nigeria's aviation minister Feature Keyamo directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to implement the suspension on Dana Air over safety concerns. "As the supervisor overseeing our nation's aviation safety and regulatory compliance, it has come to the…
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The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. "We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains," said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding…
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One of the governorship aspirants who contested the ticket of the party with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during last Saturday's primaries, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has dispelled the rumour that he stepped down for the governor during the shadow election. Akinfolarin, who came second after garnering 15,343 votes, disclosed that he did not back out of the contest…
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France's Court of Cassation on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of former premier Francois Fillon in a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid but ordered a new trial for his sentencing. Fillon, 70, was sentenced on appeal on May 9, 2022, to four years' jail, three years of which were suspended, and a…