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PHOTOS: Top Television Stations In Nigeria, Owner And Year Of Establishment
The first terrestrial television broadcast signals in Africa occurred on Saturday October 31, 1959 and belonged to the Western Nigeria Television Service (WNTS).
Nigeria was one of the first countries to introduce television broadcasting in Africa.
The country also has the largest terrestrial television network in Africa which is the Nigerian Television Authority.
African Independent Television
Africa Independent Television is a privately owned television broadcaster in Nigeria which is owned by Raymond Dokpesi. It was founded in 1996.
Arewa 24
Arewa 24 is a free to air channel that broadcasts in Hausa language. It was launched in 2013 and owned by Jacob Arback.
Arise News
Arise News is owned by Nduka Obaigbena and was founded on 4th February, 2013.
Channels Television
Channels Television is a Nigerian independent 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The parent company, Channels Incorporated, was founded in 1992, while its broadcasting started in 1995. It is owned John Momoh who is the Executive Chairman and Olusola who is the Vice Executive Chairman.
DBN
Degue Broadcasting Network, which is fondly called DBN Television was incorporated in Nigeria in 1986 by Mr. Osa Sonny Adun and started its broadcasting in 1995.
Galaxy Television
Galaxy Television started full broadcasting in May 1994 from the hills of Oke-Are, Ibadan. It is owned by CEO Steve Ojo.
Lagos Television
Lagos Television which is also referred to as Lagos Weekend Television is a Lagos state owned television station founded in October, 1980.
Nigerian Television Authority
The Nigerian Television Authority which is fondly called NTA is a Nigerian government-owned and partly commercial broadcaster founded in 1977.
Silverbird Television
It is owned by Benedict Murray-Bruce and was founded in 2003.
Ogun State Television
Ogun State Television also known by its acronym OGTV is a Nigerian satellite television station owned by the Ogun State Government.
It was established on December 25, 1981 as a public corporation.
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