Broadcasting
GOtv Unveils ‘GOtv Lite’, Crashes Subscription to N13 Per Day
GOtv, on Tuesday unveiled a new package called GOtv Lite as well as a new look, innovatively packaged to offer subscribers the best.
Leading up to its fifth anniversary celebration in October, GOtv unveiled it plan to crash down the subscription rate for its customers scattered in 50 cities in about 24 States across the Federation.
The new look of the digital terrestrial pay-TV brand is more vibrant and it captures various emotions which GOtv’s compelling content arouse in its subscribers.
The GOtv Lite package a.k.a ‘Small Pepper’ is currently the most affordable pay-tv package in Nigeria.
The new package offers over 20 carefully selected international and local channels and it gives customers the flexibility to choose one of three payment options; N400 monthly (which is about N12:9k per day multiplied by 31 days), N1050 quarterly or N3100 for one year.
GOtv Lite is only available to existing subscribers and aimed at enabling more TV households access digital television at an affordable price.
The GOtv Lite channel lineup includes: Afro Music Pop, Al Jazeera, e.TV, FAITH, Islam channel, JimJam, AIT, LTV, MITV, ONTV Max, TVC Entertainment, TVC News Nigeria, Channels, Trybe TV, STV, Wazobia TV, Galaxy TV and NTAi. Subscribers to the GOtv Lite package will also be able to access two audio channels namely, Naija FM and Wazobia FM.
John Ugbe, managing director, MultiChoice Nigeria said: ‘As a customer-focused organization, we understand that subscribers’ needs are not all the same, and their economic might differ, as such we have introduced GOtv Lite to cater for the down market. GOtv subscribers can now pay less to enjoy more.’
‘As GOtv celebrates five years of enabling hundreds of thousands of households join in the digital television revolution, we are giving our subscribers more choice’, he added.
Subscribers can subscribe to the new GOtv Lite by visiting MultiChoice offices, dealers or agents.
The launch of GOtv Lite increases the options available to GOtv subscribers to three -GOtv Plus for N1800 with 50 channels, GOtv Value for N1200 offering over 25 channels and GOtv Lite offering 20 channels.
GOtv launched in Nigeria, first in Ibadan, Oyo State, in October 2011, and has since extended its signals to 24 States in the country.
At the commencement of its operations, GOtv launched two bouquets, namely, GOtv plus with 33 channels and GOtv 26 channels while the single decoder sold for N9,900, but has significantly reduced today.
On her part, Efe Obiomah, public relations manager, GOtv, said that as the home of African television, they are committed to delivering family entertainment to Africa.
“GOtv provides the greatest selection of local channels made in Africa for Africa. Our reliable service is one you can trust. Experience the digital revolution in your home. Right from the beginning, our message was simple: ‘It was Go’, ‘A clarion call’, ‘Get a digital decoder and join in the digital migration’. Today, we are offering even more with a promise for crystal-clear pictures and quality entertaining.
“We also wanted to be hyper-local, using local lingo, slangs, and landmarks which our audience could relate to, because our subscriber-targets are grassroot based. So, we can boldly say we are the leaders in DTT (Digital terrestrial television); our customers are testifying to that too. We were the first to launch the approved DVB-T2 decoders in Nigeria in 2011; first DTT pay-tv to carry radio channels, among other accomplishments in the last five years,” she said.
The Station promised to continue its ‘local content focus’, adding that even in the tough economic climate, they are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the customer, which informed the launch of the new subscription offers.
Mr. Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, took centre stage at the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) annual end-of-year meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, recounting the company’s remarkable growth and reaffirming free IT training for journalists.
Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, in a group photograph with NITRA Members
Speaking directly to IT media members at the company’s training facility in Lagos, Akano acknowledged the critical role journalists played in supporting New Horizons during its formative years two decades ago.
He detailed how the firm evolved from a handful of staff to one of Africa’s leading ICT skills training organisations, now employing about 500 staff across multiple training centres nationwide.
Akano Spotlights Youth Training, University Partnerships
Akano highlighted that New Horizons has trained over 500,000 youths, particularly tertiary institution students, equipping them with practical IT skills essential for Nigeria’s digital economy.
He announced recent partnerships with universities, including a new agreement with Afe Babalola University, to scale hands-on training programmes for students.
“This growth would not have been possible without the media’s support in documenting our journey,” Akano stated, pledging continued free IT skills training for media members to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Reciprocal Support Defines Long-Standing Partnership
The venue hosting the NITRA meeting underscored Akano’s generosity; NITRA Secretary Chidiebere Nwankwo secured the free facility after contacting him—a gesture consistent with New Horizons hosting multiple association events and training IT journalists since its inception 20 years ago.
Participants shared personal testimonies of Akano’s support, including veteran journalist Aaron Ukodie, whose daughter—an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg—received NYSC placement and IT scholarship at New Horizons.
The Guardian’s Yemi Adeyemi recounted Akano accommodating his editor’s child for mandatory IT training after other firms declined.
Members praised Akano’s commitment to human capital development as evidence of deep appreciation for the media community that chronicled New Horizons’ success over two decades.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
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