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Pay TV operator, StarTimes, has acquired the rights to broadcast LaLiga matches live on its platform in Nigeria from next season, The PUNCH reports.

The news comes as relief for the country’s teeming football populace, millions of whom are followers of LaLiga, as the latest development affords them the chance to watch live Spanish top-tier league matches on the platform of StarTimes.

It also brings to an end the exclusivity clause in live sports content broadcasting rights in Nigeria, after stakeholders had clamoured for its removal.


In January, the Federal Government prohibited exclusivity rights in broadcasting sporting events in the country.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, directed the National Broadcasting Commission to implement a new regulation mandating broadcasters and exclusive licensees to share such exclusive rights with other broadcasters.

Mohammed stated, “This regulation prevents the misuse of monopoly or market power or anti-competitive and unfair practices by a foreign or local broadcaster to suppress other local broadcaster in the television and radio markets.

“This is so, having removed exclusivity from all content in Nigeria and mandated the sharing of all content upon the payment of commercially viable fees.”

StarTimes’ entry into LaLiga is expected to redefine the Pay TV sector and further attract more Nigerians to the league, which boasts some of the biggest names like Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Jan Oblak, Luiz Suarez in world football, a top stakeholder told our correspondent.

“Their (StarTimes) affordable pricing, when compared to the other major players in the sector, will bring a competitive edge,” our source said.

Source: Punch Newspaper

Is this really the beginning of the end for Multichoice?

I can confidently say it's a lie. One of my distant uncle left the army. Too many rubbish going on there.

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I think i have seen her in a South African movie series before. SCANDAL! on e.tv Africa

A legend just gone. He was the face of Kora in the world. If you don't know, Kora is one of Africa most popular musical instrument after talking drum and "Shekere". A culture heritage that originated from the Madinka ethnic tribe (Kunta Kinte's people), a tribe spread all across more than 8 countries in West Africa (Côte d'ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sénégal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea Conakry, even Bissau Guinea). Wherever, you find the Madinka, they share same languages and culture. Mory Kanté, according to his kinsmen's traditions, was a "Griot" which we can refer to in English as an "eulogizer". A griot performs many functions in the old Madinka society. He is a town crier by default, he attends marriages, burial, naming ceremony, etc... He is held in high esteem in the community, and Mory was. I really enjoyed his music. Alas! He bade farewell! His legacy will keep us entertained for a very long time.

OhiOfIhima:
Barka de Sallah to all my Muslim brothers and sisters!

May Allah accept our prayers as an act of Ibadan

As an act of wetin? Lol

iCauseTrouble:
When will they hand over Tinubu's estates to NCDC?

Now i understand this Nairaland thing, everyone is defending his own thief. Instead of staying together to denounce what all these politicians are doing. Meanwhile, when they intend to loot our commonwealth, they are more united than the US of A.

We are in Africa, therefore the reality of the old continent should be captured. Not all this ''A" for"Apple" rethorics . Does apple normally grow in your hometown? I guess no.
Don't let the west dictate how you are to teach even though standard education came from them. Tell your own story, be original.

Lexusgs430:
Let him pay up for you nah, so long as when the shit hits the fan, he does come calling for his evaporated funds from you..........

Lol... I don't want him to be saddled with a loss which i will be part of. Our friendship may be affected. Since i don't want to burst his bubble for him, i prefer to say nicely "Hold on". It's better that way, i think.

Lexusgs430:
When they start experiencing financial social distancing, the crowd1 would eventually fail...........

I just read some analysis made by a group of people in another public forum about this Crowd1 and so many shady areas in their Ts and Cs. Funny enough, a friend of mine is trying to get me registered with them even as he said he's ready to pay for everything. I told him to hold on for i still have my doubts about this. Infact, Crowd1, the way I'm seeing it will be a big shock compared to MMM.

What about Crowd1? Is it going to meet the same fate?

That's a nice gesture!

fergie001:
Returnees from Cote d'Ivoire will have been better jareh...

Ehen...better, my brother! Because, i know ivorians well enough, they don't travel out much. But when they do, it's usually Europe straight!

fergie001:
Over 100 Ivoiriens came into Ejigbo, Osun State.

So, many of them tested positive.

Where did you get this information about "100 Ivoiriens"?

No need to insult people, they are also Nigerians, just like you!

Jack500:
Who are these useless returnee from ivory coast, why must they come back to Nigeria at this particular time?

My Osun people, pls stay safe.

It's very simple, since the system is failing you. And, you know there is nothing you can do to change it, do away with it. I was in a francophone country before i came back to the country. There, they have Canal+ , if you doubt my saying, go and research it. The amount they pay to watch the almighty Premiership is not much compared to what Dstv offers my countrymen. See, so many companies are ripping Nigerians. When i tell people around me, what annoys me is that some of them will still find enough strength to challenge what i am saying. So, i decided to "siddon look''. This "suffering and smiling" syndrome is holding this nation far behind. I won't say more than that before THEY come after me with machete.

KEVIND:
Coronavirus Will Disappear By 27th March 2020 Says, TB Joshua

According to TB Joshua, the fearful Coronavirus which has caused fear and panic in the world will disappear the same way it came. During a live telecast on the popular Christian Tv Channel known as Emmanuel TV owned by Nigerian Prophet, TB Joshua, the man of God declared that the fearful virus plaguing the world will end on 27th March 2020.

He advised his viewers to remain prayerful as they wait for the deadly plaque to disappear.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpt0JDT9L2g

https://www.nairaland.com/5715190/coronavirus-disappear-27th-march-2020

Of which year? This 2020 or 2030?

There will never be rumbling over increasing insecurity, lack of adequate infrastructures, inefficient labour workforce, epileptic power supply, no access to potable and public water, poor medical facilities, etc + etc = 2etcs
See...
Nigeria's problem seems too big however it's not unsolvable. I swear.

I beg of you, don't wish that. Make another wish that will not touch we the people.

Maxymilliano:
They will soon tax the country into oblivion.

Look at how long it took the government to implement the minimum wage, yet any additional burdens on the masses in the name increment is always quick to implement.

I wish corona virus visit these mad and 1diotic set of people.

The next presidential election, i will give it a try. Honestly!

Blackking98:
But still come and vote for the most nabsgeaby

No serious contenders, seriously! When Nigeria, Nigerians and their leaders are ready, they should let us know. Vote that doesn't even count, and the one that counts turns out to be useless.

Blackking98:
Lol you that won't even come out to vote

This means your vote will be considered as null and void. Lol

Blackking98:
If APC were to present this man as presidential candidate, I would personally vote with my two hands and feet for him

This kind of statement could cause a revolution if people were serious in this country. Poverty is not good, it strikes the belly first, but its most dangerous target is the mind. When the mind is defeated, nothing will be taken serious, hence the reason, you'll see nairalanders laugh instead of getting angry.
I think the best thing to do now, as a youth, is to forget that we have a government. What is left is Nigeria, we should hold onto it. Do what you can for this country, in this country, not because of the government.
Ps: I'm tired!

I agree with you more than i do with Op.
Ps: The Op is also right to some extent (that truth is not fully applicable to Nigeria).

Frankyboy1:
I am not broke,but a lot of Nigeria youths are broke because opportunity abounds less in this nation, the value of human labor is so poor, the recompense for labor is so competitive, that people take home can barely take them anywhere, a lot of ideas but no support system to help the youths, I have a brother who stayed broke in naija for years,but immediately he migrated to a caring and sane society like Australia, he is constantly boxed up and has alot of investment here to shoe for it, a society that enforces equality promotes labor rights,have a well structured wage pattern and income level, where millions are not poor at the expense of a few corrupt individuals, where the govermnent puts the interst of its people first genuinely,where you don't need to work as an elephant and eat as a ant, except for just a few privileged ones in this country, most people are broke due to reasons beyond immediate control, but last last just keep hustling, you might be lucky,and get a big break

I believe he means by sponsoring terrorism all over the place where US has structures.

OChimex:
I think you are the one being sentimental here. juxtapose the two countries in terms of arsenals. Nuclear weapon, war ships, war planes, military budget, armoured Tanks, drones, guns, Armies.


What do you really mean by unconventional?

Sure ! Fox News is on their highest bouquet (Classic)

edoairways:
I would why multi choice to broadcast Fox news am tired of CNN propaganda. demsy21 Does Star time shows Fox news?

You are answering with another question. Just tell me her initials. I do go to Lagos many times for business and research stuffs, but i reside in Osun for now.

AkandeJoseph99:
What's your own name? I am in Abj.

Please Op, I'm sorry to interrupt. I'd like you to answer the following questions. I feel I'm the other guy.
In wich state is the girl staying?
Which school?
What is her initials as in first letter of her Surname and so on?
Ps: I'm not trying to hurt you emotionally, i just want to know. Because your story is somehow similar to my own situation.

AkandeJoseph99:
There is this girl that I love and we've been talking and texting, I've been telling her I love her and she tells me I am special too, most times she doesn't sleep at night and even when my phone is off her call comes in almost immediate even by midnight, until recently I noticed she's losing interest and doesn't get excited talking to me again like she uses to be before. I asked her but she always said it's because she is busy, so I continued texting her because she seldom picks my call I begged her a lot and kept on calling and texting until recently I asked her what's up or she should tell me if she has another boyfriend she now said that a boy asked her to be his girlfriend and she told him yes November last year, I went ahead to ask her that what about me she said she didn't know I love her, that she thought we're just friends that I should have told her, so I got heart broken and kept on texting her but it seems the texts don't even make sense to her and when she manages to pick my call or call me she avoids many talks. Please what should I do, I've been drinking and started drugs but still. I've been having sleepless nights and can't concentrate with my life. Admin please push to front page I need help.

It's not laziness, I'm also a researcher but in another entirely different domain (Languages). Infact, the more we discover things unknown, the more my faith grew exponentially in the person behind all this. Who could that be, if not Allah. Why? He already mentioned it in the Holy Book. Don't see muslims as people who just sit around, with no input in nowadays scientific discoveries. It is mandatory for all muslims to look for knowledge. I don't want to bombard you with Quranic and Traditional Prophetic citations on that. Let's use our intellect (although mine is based on religious concept) to discuss this. Back to what you said, "some individuals" disagreed yet at the end of the day they came at the same conclusion with what Allah has said before their forefathers were given birth to.

budaatum:
Some individuals did not agree that there are things the brain cannot process. They refused to leave it alone and created the telescope to enhance their brain.

Work harder to see, know, and understand. Laziness must not be an option for those worshipping God, or for anyone, for that matter.

Yes, this truth applies in many contexts and dispositions related to human to human affairs not the Creator. So many things our human brain can't process is best left without questions. If not for the advent of microscope, would you have believed there are creatures you can't see with your naked eyes despite that you're not blind. Not because they are invisible, they are too small for you to see. Likewise, there are some so big but you still can't see them. Ex: planets (stars) in the sky.

budaatum:
Those who don't ask questions don't learn and never gain understanding.