Nigeria’s first private TV station, Desmims Independent Television (DITV), and Alheri Radio, the oldest private radio station in Northern Nigeria has suspended operation over ‘harsh economic conditions.’

In a statement signed by Idris Mustapha, the acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee and released to journalists in Kaduna over the weekend, the decision was attributed to the rising cost of power, which has made running the station unsustainable.

“The escalating cost of power has made it impossible to operate the station effectively and the financial strain is further compounded by harsh economic conditions.

“Many businesses that previously utilized the station’s services are reportedly unable to meet their financial obligations, significantly impacting revenue generation.

“The suspension of DITV and Alheri Radio, recognized as Nigeria’s first private television station and one of its oldest private radio stations with a loyal Hausa-speaking audience, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s media landscape.

“The management assures the public that normal transmission would resume once the financial situation improves and expressed regret for the inconvenience the suspension may cause its millions of viewers and listeners,” the statement said.

dominique:
I thought DBN was the first private TV station in Nigeria, or was it clapperboard?

iwaeda:
Nigeria’s first private TV station, Desmims Independent Television (DITV), and Alheri Radio, the oldest private radio station in Northern Nigeria has suspended operation over ‘harsh economic conditions.’

In a statement signed by Idris Mustapha, the acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee and released to journalists in Kaduna over the weekend, the decision was attributed to the rising cost of power, which has made running the station unsustainable.


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“The escalating cost of power has made it impossible to operate the station effectively and the financial strain is further compounded by harsh economic conditions.


“Many businesses that previously utilized the station’s services are reportedly unable to meet their financial obligations, significantly impacting revenue generation.


“The suspension of DITV and Alheri Radio, recognized as Nigeria’s first private television station and one of its oldest private radio stations with a loyal Hausa-speaking audience, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s media landscape.



“The management assures the public that normal transmission would resume once the financial situation improves and expressed regret for the inconvenience the suspension may cause its millions of viewers and listeners,” the statement said.

https://dailytrust.com/nigerias-first-private-tv-station-suspends-operation/

Okoroawusa:
Nigeria's first private TV station is AIT... don't get it twisted

dominique:


Nah, it can't be AIT. AIT opened in 1997, we watched DBN and Clapperboard as far back as 1994. Even channels TV opened before AIT

dominique:


Nah, it can't be AIT. AIT opened in 1997, we watched DBN and Clapperboard as far back as 1994. Even channels TV opened before AIT

iwaeda:

Channels stated 1993, Raypower may be first independent radio.

Okoroawusa:

I just checked online even Galaxy Tv is laying claim to that title. At this point I dey confused

dominique:
I thought DBN was the first private TV station in Nigeria, or was it clapperboard?

Mbanda:
But tinibu's zombys said we should be patient with tinibu, that he is the master planner. And he will fix Nigeria in no time 🤣🤣🤣
They are using the same strategy they used during buhari's fruitless eight years regime.

dominique:


Channels started around 95/96.



Could be true. Galaxy has been operating in Ibadan years before opening a station in Lagos in the early 2000s. As far as those of us in Lagos can remember, it was DBN and Clapperboard that were the private TV stations that rescued us from the borefest called NTA in the early 90s. This Ditv claiming to be the first private TV station in Nigeria is not remotely familiar to me in anyway. Google says their station is in Ikeja Lagos and I've never heard of it? They should take it easy with the lies abeg

immortalcrown:
First private TV station in Nigeria?

Una too dey lie carelessly and unnecessarily.

Okoroawusa:
Nigeria's first private TV station is AIT... don't get it twisted

dominique:
I thought DBN was the first private TV station in Nigeria, or was it clapperboard?