News Central TV is a Nigerian independent 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos, Nigeria. The parent company, News Central Media, was founded in 2017 by Anthony Dara. It began broadcasting in August 2018. Its primary focus is producing news and current affairs programs on Nigerian and global issues.
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | UK Africa |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | News Central Media Limited |
| Key people |
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| History | |
| Launched | 2018 |
| Links | |
| Website | newscentral |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| DStv | 422 |
| StarTimes | 274 |
| Streaming media | |
| newscentral.africa/watch-live/ | Watch live (Available worldwide) |
History
editNews Central TV was founded in 2018 as a private television station by UK-based Nigerian broadcast engineer and entrepreneur Anthony Dara. The company commenced operations in Lagos state, Nigeria.
On the 1st of August 2022, the station was launched on DStv and was allocated channel 422.[1] It was first launched on StarTimes satellite television in 2020 and was allocated channel 274.[2]
In December 2023, Kayode Akintemi was appointed the managing director and editor-in-chief, taking over from Tonye Halliday.[3]
In July 2024, News Central TV went into partnership with Nairametrics to launch a stock market show called MarketPulse. The show would run on weekdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.[4]
Awards and recognition
editIn 2024, News Central TV was honoured with an award at the International Association of Women Police conference for supporting women across Nigeria by promoting gender equality, promoting the hiring of women in law enforcement, career developmental, and community engagement.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Obi, Daniel (31 October 2022). "News Central TV launches on DSTV in Sub-Saharan Africa". Business Day. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Ojiezel, Andrew (27 May 2022). "News Central TV Moves To Rebrand Nigeria". Leadership News. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Abdullahi, Maryam (4 December 2023). "News Central TV appoints Kayode Akintemi as MD". The Cable. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Olujinmi, David (2024-07-15). "Nairametrics and News Central TV join forces to launch "MarketPulse" stock market show". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Daramola, Kunle (10 July 2024). "News Central TV receives award for outstanding support for Nigerian women". The Cable. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Ihedigbo, Stanley (11 July 2024). "News Central TV receives IAWP award". The Mirror Online. Retrieved 19 September 2024.