In recognition of its effective technical infrastructure and remarkable contributions towards making digital television accessible for every Nigerian, foremost Pay-Tv provider, StarTimes NTA-Star Network has been adjudged the best Pay Digital TV channel provider with Best Technical Innovation recently at the 2014 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) in Lagos.
The annual awards celebrity event, currently in its 5th edition, recognizes and celebrates outstanding broadcasters and innovators from all geo political zones in Nigeria; and is hosted across different parts of the nation.
Receiving the award, Israel Bolaji, StarTimes Public Relations Manager, said the Pay TV platform is delighted to be recognized for its meaningful contributions and technical innovations towards enhancing access to quality and affordable digital television.
Bolaji added that StarTimes will consistently consolidate its technical infrastructure, support local content and enhance television experience with rich and interesting channels for news, music, sports, cartoon, documentary and movies to ensure interesting digital television experience for all Nigerians, both old and young.
The glamorous event anchored by the wonderful trio of Wazobia FM’s electrifying presenter Omotunde Adebowale- David a.k.a Lolo1 alongside Rhythm FM’s ace presenter Anita Isedeh otherwise known as Omalicha and ‘Elajoe’, was a thrilling mixture of music, comedy and fashion show.
StarTimes has a mission of ensuring that every home in Nigeria enjoys quality and affordable digital Pay-TV with the latest technology in operation and rich content.
The mission is backed with its joint venture collaboration with the NTA to help Nigerians actualize its 2015 digital transition deadline. StarTimes is currently in over 32 Nigerian states and plans to cover all 36 states by end of 2014.
StarTimes covers Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and Port-Harcourt, Aba, Benin, Enugu, Ilorin, Jos, Kaduna, Makurdi, Onitsha, Sokoto, Uyo and Yola, Abeokuta, Akure, Oshogbo, Lokoja, Zaria, Kastina, Gusau, Minna, Lafia, Owerri, Awka, Warri, Calabar, Suleja, Binin-Kebbi and Ado EKiti.