Independent Television/Radio

Independent Television/Radio
TypePrivate broadcast network
Country
Nigeria
AvailabilityNationwide
Founded27 March 1997; 27 years ago (27 March 1997)
by Sir Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
MottoCertainly the Best
TV stationsIndependent Television
TV transmitters
Radio stationsIndependent Radio
Radio transmitters92.3 FM
HeadquartersBenin City, Nigeria
RegionsOkada, Edo State, Benin City
OwnerGabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
ParentIBW Enterprises
Launch date
27 March 1997
Affiliation(s)CNN, NBC
Official website
www.itvradiong.com

Independent Television/Radio is a Nigerian private broadcast network that began transmitting on 27 March 1997.[1] It was founded by Sir Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom.[2][3][4]

History

Independent Television (ITV) received its broadcasting license on 26 June 1993, making it the first privately owned broadcasting station in Nigeria under the parent organization IBW Enterprises.[5][6] Full transmission began on 27 March 1997.[7][2][8]

Expansion and radio arm

In 1998, Independent Radio was launched on 92.3 Mega Hertz FM as a complementary platform to ITV.[4][9] The radio station was inaugurated by the Oba of Benin, Omo 'N' Oba Nedo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediawa, on 7 November 1998.[10][11]

Achievements

Independent Television/Radio received approval from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to transmit on Channel 42 UHF in the Federal Capital Territory.[12] ITV Abuja commenced transmission on 1 September 2007.[4][13] The network contributed content to international platforms such as Cable News Network (CNN).[14][15]

In December 2009, Independent Television/Radio obtained a license for digital satellite broadcasting, allowing global broadcasting of its programs.[16]

References

  1. ^ Edjeba, Andrew E. (2018-01-04). "THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE POWER TO DISTRAIN FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAX: INDEPENDENT TELEVISION/RADIO V. EDO STATE BOARD OF INTERNAL REVENUE IN PERSPECTIVE". Ajayi Crowther University Law Journal. 1 (2).
  2. ^ a b Cannadine, David (2004-06-18). History and the Media. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-4039-2037-9.
  3. ^ "HISTORY OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN NIGERIA". researchcage.com. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  4. ^ a b c "History". Independent Television/Radio. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  5. ^ "ITV Benin Online". Radio.org.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  6. ^ Etieyibo, Edwin; Omiegbe, Odirin (2017-09-22). Disabilities in Nigeria: Attitudes, Reactions, and Remediation. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7618-6906-1.
  7. ^ Commission, Nigeria National Broadcasting (2006). Nigeria Broadcasting Code. National Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-978-078-474-4.
  8. ^ Nwosu, Ikechukwu Enoch (1990). Mass Communication and National Development: Perspectives on the Communication Environments of Development in Nigeria. Frontier Publishers. ISBN 978-978-2009-61-6.
  9. ^ Annual Report on the State of the Media in Nigeria. Media Rights Agenda. 1999.
  10. ^ "[Summary] Independent Television/Radio v. Edo State Board of Internal Revenue (2014) - CA - Hbriefs". hbriefs.com. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  11. ^ Fernandez, Tony Tokunbo Eteka (2018-11-26). "HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INDEPENDENT TELEVISION & RADIO STATION, BENIN CITY, NIGERIA". TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  12. ^ admin (2013-06-04). "EDO STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OBTAINS LANDMARK JUDGMENT". Edo State Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  13. ^ "Edo revenue board seals Igbinedion's TV/Radio station over N12m debt". Premium Times. December 6, 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Independent Television / Radio 92.3 FM live". www.radio-nigeria.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  15. ^ Lasode, Obafemi (1993). Television Broadcasting: The Nigerian Experience (1959-1992). Caltop Publications. ISBN 978-978-31653-3-5.
  16. ^ Azikiwe, Ifeoha (2013-04-17). NIGERIA: ECHOES OF A CENTURY: Volume Two 1999-2014. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4817-2929-1.


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