Independent Television/Radio

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

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. Full transmission began on 27 March 1997.

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

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

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