Independent Television/Radio
| Type | Private broadcast network |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Availability | Nationwide |
| Founded | 27 March 1997 by Sir Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion |
| Motto | Certainly the Best |
| TV stations | Independent Television |
| TV transmitters |
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| Radio stations | Independent Radio |
| Radio transmitters | 92.3 FM |
| Headquarters | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Regions | Okada, Edo State, Benin City |
| Owner | Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion |
| Parent | IBW Enterprises |
Launch date | 27 March 1997 |
| Affiliation(s) | CNN, NBC |
Official website | www |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ 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).
- ^ a b Cannadine, David (2004-06-18). History and the Media. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-4039-2037-9.
- ^ "HISTORY OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN NIGERIA". researchcage.com. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ a b c "History". Independent Television/Radio. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "ITV Benin Online". Radio.org.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Etieyibo, Edwin; Omiegbe, Odirin (2017-09-22). Disabilities in Nigeria: Attitudes, Reactions, and Remediation. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7618-6906-1.
- ^ Commission, Nigeria National Broadcasting (2006). Nigeria Broadcasting Code. National Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-978-078-474-4.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Annual Report on the State of the Media in Nigeria. Media Rights Agenda. 1999.
- ^ "[Summary] Independent Television/Radio v. Edo State Board of Internal Revenue (2014) - CA - Hbriefs". hbriefs.com. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ admin (2013-06-04). "EDO STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OBTAINS LANDMARK JUDGMENT". Edo State Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Edo revenue board seals Igbinedion's TV/Radio station over N12m debt". Premium Times. December 6, 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Independent Television / Radio 92.3 FM live". www.radio-nigeria.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Lasode, Obafemi (1993). Television Broadcasting: The Nigerian Experience (1959-1992). Caltop Publications. ISBN 978-978-31653-3-5.
- ^ 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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