Abuja DSO May Go Off Air SoonResidents

Fresh facts have emerged that the June 2017 deadline for the Digital Switch Over (DSO) of broadcast signals in Nigeria might not be achieved by the federal government due to technical hitches.This is even as the residents noticed a sudden switch off of the Abuja switch for over three months after it was officially launched.Apart from the fact that there is consistent slow progress in capturing patronage of the Abuja population of the DSO due to inadequate distribution of the set-top boxes, relevant partners in the DSO are still owed huge sums, findings revealed.The Ministry of Information and Culture has, however, declined to comment on this development.Further investigation revealed that while Pinnacle Communication has already commenced work on the Kaduna DSO, they are still awaiting settlement of its overdue bills.Our source who pleaded anonymity, however, explained that the non-payment of Pinnacle Communication will certainly lead to a break in transmission very soon if not resolved.It would be recalled that the DSO has been mired in a series of disputes and alleged financial scams including the rushed award of contract s to set top box manufacturers in violation of procurement process and TSA regulations for which the EFCC is prosecuting the former DG of NBC, Emeke Mba and others
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