TVC News is a Nigerian 24-hour television news channel owned by Continental Broadcasting Service Nigeria Ltd. Now TVC Communications [4]based in Lagos.[5] The channel airs on British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc (BSKYb) in the UK, Naspers Ltd. (NPN)’s DStv and Startimes in Nigeria, and Multi TV in Ghana.[6]
One of the stated goals of the network is to offer a different perspective to many foreign media stereotypes about Africa. Former CEO Nigel Parsons stated “Without shying away from reporting the conflicts or the corruption, the famines or the wars, the mission of TVC News is also to tell the many positive stories coming out of Africa. Stories – good or bad – will be told ‘through African eyes’.”[7][8]
The network aired its first public broadcasting run on February 28, 2013. It began airing in the UK on BSkyB on June 17, 2013.[9][10] In its first few months the network’s staff has received awards from the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) and the International Center for Journalists based out of Washington, D.C..[11] As of 2014 the station is said to have reached about five million households in Africa and Europe with interest from cable and satellite providers to expand its market share.
TVC Communications is a privately owned, multi-platform, national and international full-service media organization established in 2007 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
TVC wholly owns and operates a free to air general entertainment TV channel, a 24 hour DTH national news channel and three local FM radio stations in Lagos, Abuja and Ondo state. TVC Communications also operate a suite of channel web sites and mobile phone applications.
Our main television channel, TVC, consistently ranks as the No.2 television channel in Lagos with a 47% market share and over 4 million viewers per day.
BRIEF HISTORY OF LAGOS TELEVISION Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation (LSBC) established under the enabling edict of 1978 was comprised of Lagos Television and Radio Services under the same management. To this trend, Lagos Television is therefore an off shoot of LSBC. The administration of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande (1979-1980) saw the need to establish its own television station, which would oil its information dissemination machinery. This was perhaps informed by the fact that the state government being on a different political platform from the federal government, was not assured of adequate media coverage by federal government owned NTA. Established in October 1980, Lagos Television commenced transmission on November 9, 1980 initially on very high frequency (VHS) channels 5. The politic of that era was not without its intrigues and part of it was the stiff opposition of the federal government to the operation of a state owned TV station on the VHS band. When persuasion failed to make the state government shift grounds, the federal government employed subtle force by acquiring more powerful gadget with which the LTV signals on channel 5 were jammed. This gave birth to the present NTA 2 channel5. A consensus was reached and LTV was allocated another frequency-VHS channel 8 on which it operated for many years hence the erstwhile famous call sign; LTV -8. The formal review of the Nigeria communication laws as well as the return of military rule in 1983 engendered a new dawn in broadcasting as there was a firm directive that all TV stations, apart from NTA should be restricted to the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band. In compliance, Lagos Television moved to UHF channel 35. Lagos Television has been a trail blazer right from inception. Apart from being the first TV station outside the NTA family, the station took the Nigerian TV industry by storm in the early 80s with the introduction of a 60-hour non stop weekend from 7pm on Fridays till 7am on Mondays. The then Lagos weekend Television was the first marathon TV station in Africa. It’s unprecedented public approval transformed TV viewership especially within the Lagos precinct and brought a change in the call sign LTV/LWT. It is pertinent to also mention that Lagos Television was the first TV station in Nigeria to operate on two frequencies/bands-VHF and UHF. This explains the station’s payoff: the power of Television X2. In September 1985, a mysterious midnight inferno consumed the entire legacy of the station. It destroyed the studios, the Library, offices and equipment even official records and personal effects of the staff were not spared. The effects of the inferno are still felt today as the archives of the station had gone up in flames. For about one and half decade, LTV remained in the doldrums merely grappling to exist until the advent of the administration of the former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In 199, Lagos Television was split from Radio Services for effective management, better performance, autonomy and to create challenge and career prospect for staffers of the Corporation..
On assumption of office, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for a blue print on the re-engineering and re-positioning of LTV. Satisfied with what was presented and undaunted by the enormity of the capital outlay, even in the midst of competing demands, he took the bull by the horns and gave a fresh breath of life to the fledging station. This is almost taken for granted, given the fact that a pioneer of LTV was the then commissioner for Information and strategy Mr. Dele Alake.
33 years after its first signal were beamed to discerning Lagos viewers, Lagos Television; LTV still stands tall amongst its peers and remains an enigma in Nigerian TV industry. With the encouragement and support of the Governor of Lagos State Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, today the station has completed the transformation from analogue to digital broadcasting, it has also gone fully automated with 24hrs non-stop broadcasting. Also LTV is now on cable satellite and Dstv channel 256 and Startimes 113, GO TV 90, Play TV 850, TVNOW hence it can be received far and beyond the shores of the nation. LTV App can be downloaded on our website www.lagostelevision.com, facebook, twitter, instagram. Lagos Television has remained a trail blazer as it is the only station that considers the need of its audience. It therefore introduced the sign language to enable the hearing impaired to access to the News. In the area of extra broadcasting activities, it has carved a niche as a truly people oriented station with the annual LTV family Christmas funfair and the ultra-modern event facilities. No doubt LTV is still the pacesetting state owned broadcasting station in the nation.
To provide excellent television services worldwide and project the true African perspectives.
CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
– To influence, promote, sustain and improve Nigeria’s positive societal values through social, cultural, economic, political and technological programmes;
– To serve as a means of impacting knowledge through educational, informative, and entertaining programmes;
– To preserve Nigerian culture and promote cultural and political awareness in the country and beyond;
– To provide viewers with the most reliable, authoritative and independent coverage and analysis of contemporary issues of national, regional and international events through News programmes;
– To enrich national output through fostering the spirit of hardwork and productivity;
– To promote civic responsibility;
– To promote indigenous technology;
– To ensure the establishment and maintenance of high standard for efficient operation of the broadcasting system;
– To implement all the objectives with an eye on competition in order to ensure competitive advantage and profit; and
– To become an integral part of the information highway.
NTA CORE VALUES
National interest
Professionalism
Accuracy
Credibility
Balance and objectivity
Sensitivity
Commitment to world peace and development
NTA IN BRIEF
What is now known as the Nigerian Television Authority started as the Western Nigerian Television Services (WNTV), which beamed its first signals to the people of Nigeria and the entire Africa on 31st October 1959. By the beginning of 1962, the three regional Governments that existed in Nigeria had set up the Nigerian Television Service (NTS). Then with the creation of twelve (12) States in Nigeria, more television services were established and by 1976 when all television stations were taken over by the Federal Government under Decree 24 of 1977, the Nigerian Television Authority was born as the sole entity responsible for Television broadcasting in Nigeria, beginning with ten (10) stations. It later added twenty (20) more stations, bringing it to thirty (30) stations by 1999; and today, the organization boasts of one hundred and one (101) stations following the decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to further expand television services in the year 2002 for wider reception, especially to the rural areas. These developments have given NTA the status of the largest network in Africa.
STATUTORY MANDATE
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is the National Television Network for the people of Nigeria. Its key function is to provide independent and impartial television broadcasting for general reception in the interest of Nigeria. No other Television Station in Nigeria is charged with the same social responsibility of public interest broadcasting. Accordingly, the NTA seeks to serve as a tool for national integration.
NATIONAL SPREAD
Aside the 36 Stations and Abuja, NTA runs 62 Community Broadcast Stations, Digital Multi-Channels and subsidiary companies as indicated by the map.
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING AND REACH
As a global network, NTA presently has bureaus in 7 countries of the world, including the United Kingdom, Washington DC, Ottawa (Canada), Accra (Ghana), Cairo (Egypt), Germany and China. These Bureaus are manned by experienced reporters who cover Nigerian-related events around the world.
The Authority is also perpetually committed to recreating its network programmes, not only to satisfy the yearnings of millions of TV viewers, but particularly to strengthen it in fulfilling its crucial role as a pillar and enhancer in the development of a shared national consciousness, cohesion and identity of the Nigerian nation State.
Further, NTA signals could be accessed in:
Washington DC on IPTV: ntasuncast.com, via satellite on COMSAT Cable and on INTELSAT America – 5 (1. A – 5)
Middle East and Far East on IPTV www.suncast.co.ae.
World-Wide: www.nta.ng
NTA SUBSIDIARIES
NTA runs the following subsidiary organizations:
NTA TV Enterprises: Involves in facilitating and promoting non-core broadcasting business activities.
NTA Property and Investment Company (NTAPIC):Responsible for the management of NTA’s facilities, properties and other investments.
NTA Educational Television (NTA/ETV): Produces educational programmes for NTA Educational Channels.
4.NTA TV College, Jos: Pioneer training institution for the broadcast industry.
Integrated Television Services (ITS):Manages the distribution of digital signals and NTA’s relationship with other broadcasting stakeholders in the digital system.
THE STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
Board of Directors
Board of Management
Zonal Directors
General Managers
Officers in Charge
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This is made up of eight (8) government-appointed members of eight (8) Executives Directors and headed by the Director General. The Executive Directors head the following Directorates:
DIRECTORATE OF PROGRAMMES
For over five (5) decades of professional practice, NTA’s Programmes Directorate has produced programmes in the genres of drama, children, youth, talk shows and documentaries, all targeting at family entertainment.
Thus, the fundamental principles guiding NTA programming hinge on the production and airing of educative, informative, entertaining and marketable rich programmes that meet all the criteria of standard production.
NTA’S RICH LIBRARY OF PROGRAMMES
Drama: NTA’s classics like the ‘Village Headmaster’, ‘Cock Crow at Dawn’, ‘Behind the Clouds’, and ‘Masquerade’ treated several moral, family and societal issues; thus promoting the appreciation of indigenous values. Soap operas like ‘Mirror in the Sun’ and ‘Ripples’ were chart busters that viewers rushed home to watch weekly.
Musical/Entertainment: The live musical programme, ‘Band Stand’ had for years attracted thousands of live audiences of different age groups and societal standing. Other musical shows like ‘Stars of the Tube’, ‘The Bala Miller Show’, ‘ASAA’ and so many others also promoted mental and physical relaxation.
Children Variety: In the genre of children’s programming, the ever expressive and didactic folk-drama programme, ‘Tales by Moonlight’ remains (about) the longest running TV programme that extols the aesthetics of African/Nigerian folk-lore.
NEW PROGRAMMES
In its quest to meet up with current realities in TV entertainment, the Programmes Directorate in recent times embarked on the creation of new programme concepts and redesigning of some old programmes to elicit more viewership and sustain the interest of different target audience. These programmes include ‘Weekend Deal’, ‘Life Stories’, ‘The Street’, ‘No Ordinary Day’, ‘Guest Chef’, ‘My Music and I’, and ‘Boundaries and Transit’.
Weekend Deal: A flagship breakfast show of mixed grill interviews that runs for two and half hours. It is easily the most engaging TV weekend breakfast show on air nationwide. One of the segments,‘15 Minutes Studio’, is the most entertaining; as it features a lively personality interview of a celebrity or dignitary. Other segments include fascinating features from all over the country, quick cuisine and lots more.
Life Stories: A public enlightenment documentary series that explores the rich, distinct cultural heritage of the Nigerian People.
The Street: Highlights engrossing untold stories from our streets.
No Ordinary Day: Explores extraordinary days in ordinary people’s lives – stories of hope, like people surviving against all odds, as well as other thought provoking encounters.
Guest Chef: A special cookery programme that showcases distinguished persons of interest, who prepares exceptional meal for viewers.
My Music and I: A personality profile musical entertainment programme that gives the guest opportunity to name favourite songs and musicals that captivate the viewers.
Boundaries and Transit: A documentary travelogue which exposes Nigerians to the different ways of life in every geo-political zone of Nigeria.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Another key responsibility of the Programmes Directorate is its lead in International relations with large TV networks which has led to significant collaboration for co-productions and acquisition of new programmes, to further liven up the screen. Through these efforts, NTA now partners with BBC Media Action, Discovery +234, CNBC International among others.
There are other local partnerships with indigenous Producers and organizations with similar objectives; like the ‘Centre for Black African Arts and Culture (CBAAC)’.
NTA is always open to such meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships for the enhancement of the broadcast industry.
DIRECTORATE OF NEWS
The news Directorate ensures that purposeful communication of development and activities within the country, other parts of the African continent and global community are brought to the attention of the populace. The Directorate deploys both its core News and Current Affairs belt to the actualization of Government’s policies and programmes.
The News Directorate covers assignments both locally and internationally with the aim of bringing the activities of Government nearer to the people; with its broad reach throughout the nation and globally.
Other activities of the News Directorate with its Zonal Centers, State and Community Stations across the federation are-:
News Casts at 4pm Nationwide
NTA Network News at 9:00pm
News at 7:00am
News at 7:00pm
NTA One O’clock International(1:00am)
NTA Four O’clock International (4:00am)
NTA News 24, 10:00am, 3pm, 6:00pm and 11:00pm.
Newsline: One of NTA’s flagship programmes that focuses on news of human interest. It is broadcast every Sunday, 9.00pm
Weekend File: Another flagship programme spotlighting the activities of various public institutions and broadcast every Saturday, 9.00pm.
CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMES
There is an array of not less than 30 Current Affairs programmes handled by highly trained professionals in various areas. These programmes are structured to provide an information-rich environment through robust discussions to deepen the democratic process and culture. For instance, the programme ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ is easily the most watched political and current affairs programme in the country. With a no holds-bar interview format and distinct style of presentation, the programme x-rays government policies, issues of national interest, developments, government activities, politics etc.
DIRECTORATE OF MARKETING
The Directorate has the primary responsibility of generating revenue for the Authority. Due to the vast nature of the country, there are unbelievable media marketing possibilities and the Marketing Directorate is always poised and effectively equipped with well-trained professionals to give the desired touches to the advertising needs of NTA’s numerous clienteles; with the right cutting-edge marketing creativity. Moreover, with NTA’s widest reach in the entire African continent and international audiences, it remains the best choice for the advertiser.
DIRECTORATE OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
This arm of the Directorate is laden with the responsibility of the day to day administrative running and financial management of the Organization. The NTA nationwide staff strength covering 36 States and Abuja is over 5000.
DIRECTORATE OF ENGINEERING
Charged with the responsibility of managing the technical and technological aspects of the organization; aside the core task of technical management of broadcasting through improved clarity in NTA’s transmission, the Engineering Directorate is carrying out an upgrade preparatory to digital broadcasting switchover expected in June 2017.NTA operations are linked with the Fibre-optic cable system which brings about improved quality to broadcast signals.
DIRECTORATE OF SPECIAL DUTIES
This Directorate carries out exceptional services that fall outside the core activities or operations of the traditional operational areas of Television Broadcasting and its auxiliary departments of Corporate Affairs and Research and Development. It also supervises the Multi-Channels project comprising of eight (8) specialized broadcasting activities of NTA on digital platform. These channels are:
NTA News 24
NTA Entertainment
NTA Knowledge
NTA Parliament
NTA Sports 24
NTA Languages channels:
Hausa
Igbo (Igbo Ezue)
Yoruba (Ikanni Oodua)
DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
The Directorate is responsible for manpower development, through regular training of staff, via workshops, seminars and short courses. The workforce capitalizes on the benefits of these training to deliver standard broadcast media practice.
NTA/Star TV Network Partnership: Pioneering Digitization in Nigeria
With NTA’s strategic partnership with the Star TV Network of China in 2009, digital television services have reached at least 52 Nigerian cities. This project has eventually become the engine room of the entire national digitization process; as Nigeria was able to test-run a successful analogue to digital switchover on June 30, 2014 in Jos, Plateau State.
OUTSIDE BROADCAST SERVICES
NTA’s outside broadcast capability is outstanding, with latest OB Vans with HD facilities. They are managed by qualified and experienced engineers and support services personnel. Each OB Van is installed with:
10 Digital Video Cameras,
Sony MVS 8000 Video Switcher
Lawo Dalix Digital Audio Mixer
64 × 64 Matrix selector
Morpho 3-D Character Generator
60 KVA generator and a DSNG equipment van attached
NTA’S LEADING ROLE AND COLLABORATION IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
What is now known as Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry had its emergence from the pioneering efforts of NTA in drama production and training of the performing artistes. Today, Nollywood prides as the second largest movie industry in terms of yearly volume of production. NTA continues to support the industry in the areas of partnerships and promotions. The achievement of Nollywood has brought it to the level of one of the major foreign earners for the country.
Indeed, NTA is positioned to deliver the best television and allied services through its subsidiaries. This makes the organization a partner of choice in terms of business relations and collaboration; that brings mutual benefit to both sides of the divide. Through its highly professional and quality services, as delivered by its trained workforce, the Authority has effectively enhanced national and regional cohesion; while meeting international broadcasting entertainment appetite.
Africa Independent Television, also known by its acronym AIT, is a privately owned television broadcaster in Nigeria. It operates Free To Air in Nigeria as the largest privately[1] operated terrestrial television network with stations in twenty-four out of thirty-six states in Nigeria. AIT is also broadcast via satellite television from its operational headquarters in Abuja.[2] AIT is a subsidiary of Daar Communications plc, available throughout Africa, and via Dish Network to North America.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is available on Sky channel 454 as a free-to-air channel (originally a subscription channel until August 1, 2016). An additional channel called AIT Movistar, formerly on Sky channel 330, ceased broadcasting on 28 July 2009.
The Founder, Raymond Dokpesi, led a peaceful protest to the National Assembly on 6 June 2019 to submit a petition requesting a review of the broadcast laws.[citation needed] Raymond Dokpesi had at a press conference earlier called the attention of the media to editorial interference, threats of sanctions and political bias by the Director-General, Modibbo Kawu of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), who had recently contested a primary election as an aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress for governorship in Kwara State. Dokpesi also alleged that the NBC was working on the orders of the Nigerian presidency to clamp down on the TV network over trumped up charges of violation of the broadcast code [3].
The broadcasting license of the television station was suspended indefinitely by the National Broadcasting Commission on 6 June 2019 on the grounds of its alleged failure to pay license fees and use of inciting contents from social media.[4]
A Federal High Court in Abuja however ordered the reopening of the television station on 7 June 2019.
By 2018, people were commenting on the network’s website about issues concerning AIT’s poor ability to broadcast its programming.[7] As of June 2020, AIT is active, though people have commented that broadcasting has not been working.[8] However, reruns of recent broadcasting has been shown in one of its YouTube address.
Channels Television is a multiple award winning 24-hour news and media organization which was founded in 1992 by Nigerian veteran broadcasters and business moguls: John Momoh and Sola Momoh. The Company commenced operations in Lagos, south western Nigeria and has since grown to include three other Stations in Abuja, Edo and Kano states. The Company also has bureaus in almost every state in Nigeria, including stringers and affiliates in other parts in Africa.
Operating in Nigeria’s hugely popular broadcast media market, Channels Television is the first and only thriving national TV brand, dedicated solely to the dissemination of news.
Channels TV was established with the aim of cultivating and upholding the highest ideals in reporting the news with objectivity and fairness, as well as satisfying the right of the individual to be informed. The Company was licensed in June 1993 and allocated a frequency on UHF (channel 39). It began transmission two years later under the name, “Channels Television”, and now broadcasts to a well discerning audience of over 20 million people. The Station has earned a reputation as an aggressive news outlet, which provides a balanced account of news coverage.
The establishment of Channels Television as a news Station was in response to the yearning of Nigerians for a TV Station that will among other things:
Give an alternative medium of communication to the government and its policies, and hold public officers accountable to the people;
Accommodate opposing views;
Inform and educate the general public on how they are governed, as well as educate them on their civic responsibilities to the state;
Uphold the ideals of balanced reporting, objectivity, fairness and the right of the individual to be informed.
Committed to presenting the news with proven facts
Airing divergent views, irrespective of differences and circumstances.
Airing News that affects Nigerians.
Ensuring we give the people a voice
Channels TV takes enormous pride in its role of an unbiased, candid observer of events in Nigeria, and its indisputable position today, as market leader, in its chosen but exclusive sphere, is an eloquent testimony to its unceasing innovativeness and remarkable evolution. The Company Is home to award-winning and outstanding broadcasters who have remained one of its key strengths.
Channels’ Market Position
Channels is the market leader in independent news in Nigeria. BBG-Gallup research shows Channels attracts 17% of Nigeria’s adult population weekly, or nearly 20 million people. Channels has received the Best Television Station of the Year” award from the Nigerian Media Merit Award Trust thirteen of the last seventeen years. It was the first Nigerian and African media organization to stream its news and programs live, the first and only TV station in Nigeria with over 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers, and the first and only TV company in Nigeria with almost 7,000,000 social media followers, fans, and subscribers.
As Channels already enjoys wide popularity for its English-language content and operates a professional news organization with a nationwide reporting network, it is positioned to extend its franchise into northern Nigeria in Hausa and subsequently into Southern Nigeria in Yoruba and Ibo languages. Its flagship programs, News at Ten, Sunrise Daily and Politics Today are the most popular and most watched television programmes in the Country.
ACHIEVEMENTS (AWARDS AND MILESTONES) A media Company well known for its enviable records in the media industry in Nigeria, Channels Television has among other trail blazing achievements:
Won for 13 times, the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), as Best Television Station of the Year.
Only Nigerian television station to have been recognized at the International Emmy Awards (nominee for the UNICEF category International Children’s Day of Broadcasting Production in 2002).
Only African TV Station to be recognized by UNICEF for Outstanding Production at the 2008 Edition of the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting
First Nigerian media organization to stream its news and programs live.
First Nigerian TV Company to interface with followers via Twitter.
Channels TV App has been ranked Best App (Apple Store, Nigeria) in all categories
First and only Television Company in Nigeria with almost 7,000,000 (one million) followers, fans, and subscribers on social media.
First Television News organization in sub-Saharan Africa.
First point of reference and confirmation of breaking news stories in Nigeria, by Nigerians, and Africans in diaspora.
First media Company to incorporate the use of Skype and Google hangouts in its news and programs.
Channels TV has been recognised as ‘Convergence Leader’ in News Media Broadcast (conferred as one of the Top 20 West African Convergence Leaders by Knowhow Intelligence Unit).
Rated the most RELIABLE and TRUSTED source of information by the BBC/REUTERS (2006).
MILESTONES
* Channels TV began operations July 1, 1995 as a full-fledged TV Station with about 25 staff.
* Its first main news anchors were ace broadcasters, John and Sola Momoh.
* In 2000, Channels TV launched its website: www.channelstv.com.
* In 2003, through its new agreement with Multichoice, the Station began to air on satellite, on DSTV.
* In recognition of its professionalism and excellence, the Kwara State Government invited Channels TV in 2004 to help revive and operate its State television Station, Kwara TV.
* In 2009, Channels TV was invited by the Imo State Government to help upgrade and improve its radio and TV Station.
* Covered US Presidential election in 2009.
* In 2011, moved to its own corporate headquarters on Channels TV Avenue, Isheri north, Lagos state.
* Channels TV began 24-hour broadcast in 2011.
* In 2012, covered Ghana and US Presidential elections
* Currently produces about 95% of its programs in-house.
* Has covered notable international events (sometimes exclusively). These include:
2013 21st AU Summit in Addis Ababa.
Coverage of funeral of Nelson Mandela (South Africa and Lagos), 2013.
Coverage of the first Nigerian President’s visit to China for a bi-lateral meeting, 2013.
Summit on Peace and Security in Africa, held in Paris, France.
Coverage of the deployment of the first set of Nigerian troops to Mali.
Exclusive Nigerian coverage of the 2013 National Independence Day celebrations in London.
Only West African TV Station to cover the 2013 George W. Bush African First Ladies Conference in Tanzania.
Only West African TV Station to participate in the 2013 Hilary Clinton international farewell ‘Townterview’.
Only West African TV Station to participate in the 2013 United States of America’s 43rd (and 44th) President town hall meetings (President Obama’s African ‘Townterview’
* Has bureaus across Nigeria
* Has over one million (1,000,000) followers on YouTube.
* In 2014, Channels TV selected as exclusive host broadcaster of the World Economic Forum on Africa, scheduled for Abuja, Nigeria for May 2014.
Galaxy Television channel 53 was not only the first privately registered television station in Nigeria, but also the first one to broadcast.
Galaxy started full broadcasting in May 1994 from the hills of Oke-Are, Ibadan with 10 kilowatts Areodyne transmitter.
For about nine years, the station has maintained between 60 – 75% viewership in Oyo State and the neighboring Osun and Ogun States. Presently, Galaxy TV Ibadan is rated the number one television station in terms of viewership. In January 2002, the station established a second Galaxy Television Station (Channel 27) in Lagos to ensure full coverage of the Western States.
Currently, Galaxy TV Lagos has maintained a number one rating among thirteen stations in Lagos. Galaxy Lagos presently covers the Lagos metropolis, lkorodu, Epe, Shagamu, Ijebu Ode Abeokuta, etc.
Galaxy TV Online was launched in Summer 2009. Since then they have gradually built and online presence. And this presence is still growing in different parts of the world. The website recently did an update to site design at the end of September 2010.
This release launched their video platform which serves news, music, soaps, etc. They have implemented their LIVE streaming to allow their users to view live broadcasting on the website from their different television stations. The LIVE streaming can be viewed on desktops, and mobile devices such as iPad and iPhone.
Galaxy Television made a re-branding of their logo at the Second Quarter of 2010.
PLUS TV Africa is an Afropolitan 24 hour TV News Channel owned by General News & Entertainment Company (GNEC) Media Group. The station is set up to provide news content to cater to the African professional and the millennials who seek quality African news, stories and content.
Our platform is raising the bar in television news presentation and reportage on the continent. We are a credible source of information in business, politics, history, youth engagement, sports, entertainment and much more. We have invested in high-end TV technology and equipment to ensure quality broadcasting. Our team of young, talented and dynamic professionals benchmark our standard to global best practice in news broadcast and programming.
Our news cover stories from countries in Africa and reported by our team in Nigeria (West), Kenya (East), Egypt (North) and South Africa (South), positioning us as Africa’s first truly Pan-African TV station.
Our Mission
Our mission is to change the narrative of news reportage in Nigeria and across Africa by providing 24hours objective, fair and balanced stories and programmes that are powerful, informative, entertaining, inspiring, engaging and empowering to challenge leadership and proffer solutions for political and economic growth.
Our Vision
OUR VISION is to be the most credible and trusted news television station presenting Africa to the world on air and online from within the continent.
