Nigeria’s Federal Government has officially launched the country’s Digital Switch Over programme as Nigeria transitions from analogue to digital television broadcasting. Multiple reports state that the initiative targets bringing digital TV services to about 40 million homes. The government also projects broader economic benefits tied to the rollout, citing more than N600 billion in potential value and opportunities. The launch is framed as the beginning of national efforts to implement digital broadcasting infrastructure and related services across the country. While the reports emphasize the scale of household coverage and the expected economic impact, they do not provide detailed timelines for completion, distribution arrangements for set-top boxes, or specific coverage targets by state. Overall, the coverage portrays the programme as a nationwide switch aimed at improving how television signals are delivered, while also creating market and employment opportunities linked to digital broadcasting technologies.