Saturday, July 25, 2026

Showbiz

July 16, 2026

NBC scraps annual digital TV access fee

The National Broadcasting Commission says Nigerians will no longer pay annual Digital Access Fees under the renewed Digital Switch Over project.

Collage of TVs
July 16, 2026

NBC to establish six regional studios to boost indigenous content

NBC says it will establish six production studios across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to promote indigenous content and expand opportunities for content creators.

National Broadcasting Commission
July 15, 2026

NBC expands FreeTV access to mobile devices

The National Broadcasting Commission says Nigerians can now access Free TV services on mobile devices through a dedicated application, alongside satellite decoders.

Watching TV on phone
July 15, 2026

Jamaican reggae star Fantan Mojah dies at 49

In a tribute, Ub40 Ali Campbell, described Mr Mojah’s demise as a sad development.

Fantan Mojah
July 15, 2026

Nigeria sets December 2028 for final analogue TV switch-off

The Nigerian government has fixed December 2028 as the deadline for the final transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting.

Collage of TVs
July 15, 2026

Free TV to reach 40 million Nigerian households with 100 channels: Broadcasting Commission

The Digital Switch Over project targets at least 40 million television households, offering up to 100 free channels nationwide, says the NBC.

NBC’s director-general, Charles Ebuebu
July 15, 2026

I would have become Nigeria’s president now if I had been drug dealer, fraudster: Basketmouth

“If I had started a church business. Sorry. If I had joined evangelism. I would have been Daddy G.O. owning two private jets, one university,” stated Basketmouth.

: Basketmouth, Tinubu
July 14, 2026

CBAAC, Swiss archive partner to preserve Africa’s film heritage

CBAAC has signed a partnership with the Cinémathèque Suisse (Swiss National Film Archive) to preserve and digitise Africa’s audiovisual heritage.

CBAAC
July 14, 2026

NFVCB launches film industry masterclass

NFVCB inaugurated its maiden Masterclass Series to strengthen Nigerian filmmakers’ legal, business and production skills for sustainable industry growth.

National Film and Video Censors Board
July 13, 2026

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78

Popular New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his role as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died.

Sam Neill