Pay media company, Mulitchoice has dedicated 10 channels
on its platforms- DStvand GOtv- to the Nigerian elections.
As Nigerians prepare to exercise their right to vote during the
upcoming elections,MultiChoice has dedicated 10 local and
international news channels on DStv andGOtv to the election
updates.
According to a statement by the company, 'subscribers of
DStv can remain informed about the election in various parts
of the country, through the channels on the platform such
as; Channels Television, SilverBird Television, African
Independent Television (AIT), Muhri International Television
(MiTV), Nigerian Television Authority (NTAi), Lagos Television
(LTV), as well as the international and global news channels
like CNN, CNBC Africa, BBC, Al Jazeera,and Arise News."
The statement further revealed that GOtv subscribers can be
informed through international news channels such as CNN,
Al Jazeera and Arise. On the local platform, GOtv subscribers
will also get to watch all free to air news channels.
In the words of Martin Mabutho, General Manager Marketing,
MultiChoice, "Without a doubt we have a wide enough array
of news channels offering our subscribers different
perspectives and angles on the election. The channels have a
duty to inform and we have provided the platforms for them
to do so."
Meanwhile CNN's Senior international correspondent, Nima
Elbagir will be leading the network's coverage on the ground
in Nigeria, while Deborah Rayner, Senior Vice President of
Newsgathering at CNN International, said: "With major issues
around international security and energy on the table, this is a
vitally important election for Nigeria, West Africa and beyond."
