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my question is "getting epl, la liga rights is it for only one cable company or can two different companies get d right at the same time in the same country??

Pay-TV business is technical, a big project and requires deep pocket. But investors with such deep purse will plunge into it in markets such as Nigeria with large population and growing middle class.

About 20 years ago, the South African MultiChoice, operators of DStv with its Nigerian local partner’s vision, entered the Nigerian market. Since then and with its offering in entertainment and sports, it has continued to keep Nigeria and Africa connected in real time with the world through the DStv platform. Its various contents which appeal to diverse audience have boosted the Nigerian subscription level to the platform.

The Nigerian market is huge, accounting for a large size of MultiChoice operation in Africa. The Pay TV company has also launched GoTV that offers bouquet for N1,000. According to a survey by Digital TV Research, pay revenues from sub-Saharan Africa this year will come in at US$3.6 billion.

The research found out that “Middle East and Africa will have a total of 89.3 million digital TV households by end-2014, up by 12.4 million during the year and up by 32.4 million since 2010. Free-to-air satellite TV will become the most popular platform in 2014; overtaking the declining analog terrestrial total”.

The research further said that from the 32.4 million new digital TV homes, Nigeria alone will provide 7.2 million, Turkey 2.9 million, South Africa 2.5 million and Kenya 2.2 million.

In 2005, an indigenous firm, Entertainment Highway Limited (HITV), perhaps through research which revealed the upbeat Nigerian market in pay-TV opened office for pay-TV service.

HITV is a wireless digital terrestrial platform that started with about 24 channels including CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC World, LBC International, God Africa, MTV Base, Fox Sports and Nicke-lodeon. It also created channels such as Hi-Sports, Hi-Ovation, Hi-Nolly, Nigezie, Hi-KIDS, Hi-Mix and Hi-Biz.

While the platform was offering movies and news channels, the eyes of the managers of HiTV were on the EPL which they believed was a cash cow. Their strategy was to provide subscribers with lower rates and to obtain EPL to drive that process. Consumers were of the opinion that sports rights were solid rock for successful pay-TV business.

Analysts believed that HiTV entered the market, whether right or wrong, with an intention to compete and rival competition. This could be a good marketing strategy but it did not sustain this drive. In 2007, it acquired EPL right at $28m (N4.5bn) for three seasons spanning 2007 to 2010.

In 2010, it bided for the right at about $100m and paid initial N40m non-refundable. The managers were given a certain period to complete the money which they could not and the right was given to the second bidder MultiChoice. The loss created an operational problem for HiTV.

Other pay-TV networks such as StarTimes and DaarSat are operating quietly without such a rat race struggle or showing desperation to compete against the dominant Dstv.

The NTA Star TV Network offers StarTimes, a direct-to-home in Nigeria. Star TV Network is collaboration between NTA and its Chinese partners, StarTimes of China. The novelty of the NTA StarTimes service is that unlike most other pay TV services in Nigeria, subscribing to the NTA Star TV Network’s StarTimes service requires no satellite dish, there is also no installation cost, and of course you do not have to worry about the weather.

Startimes comes with over 30 to 70 channels depending on the package you choose. The channels are carefully selected to target different user needs news, documentaries, live sports, entertainment, Kids, Education.

Last week, an indigenous new pay-TV, CONSAT, seeing the potential in the market, entered the market with its eyes on English Premier League (EPL) while offering deep entertainment and news contents.

Mayokun Okunola, the CEO of Continental Satellite Limited, while unveiling the CONSAT in Lagos, said CONSAT is coming into the country to herald true pay-TV experience as countries around the world migrate from analogue to digital broadcasting next year.

The organisation said it would like to bid for EPL outrightly, the favourite content among millions of sports fans as sports is important but this depends on financial strength. “But what we don’t want to do is be in situation where we are paying hundreds of millions of dollars. We need to have conversation with other broadcasters and engage the regulator . We can come to the table and agree on models. We would like to bid but it has to be at a price we can afford.

“Continental Satellite Limited, established in 2012, is coming with over 50 channels with a view to reach over 100 channels in 2015. It also offers over 10 quality TV channels to the viewers’ even if their subscription lapses.

Mayokun had worked at DStv and he understands the business very well believes that “Content is key to the industry. Continental Satellite Limited made CONSAT subscription price N4,000, while decoder and dish is N14,999.

CONSAT whose CEO is former staff of DStv is ready to compete in the market as it begins with over 50 channels with intention to increase to 70. It is offering 10 free channels and it is already eyeing EPL.

The organization said it would like to bid for EPL out rightly, the favourite content among millions of sports fans as sports is important but this depends on financial strength. “But what we don’t want to do is be in situation where we are paying hundreds of millions of dollars. We need to have conversation with other broadcasters and engage the regulator. We can come to the table and agree on models. We would like to bid but it has to be at a price we can afford”, the CEO said.

On the entry of CONSAT, Caroline Oghuma, PR manager for DStv said ‘at MultiChoice Nigeria we welcome competition. Fortunately, the government has provided an environment that encourages the co-existence of service provider. Ultimately, it’s to the benefit of the consumer as they now would have options”.

DStv has invested significantly in its operation and it has become a colossus in the Pay TV industry as the name is synonymous with Pay TV. CONSAT is coming with experienced management team and deep pocket too. Consumers will watch to see how the competition plays out but ultimately as Caroline said it will be to the advantage of the consumers.
Source:www.bussinessdayonline.com

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Singer Banky W writes an interesting piece on the 2015 presidential elections which he shared on his blog. Read below...
It has been quite an interesting time in our Nation's History. Exhilarating for some, disappointing for others... but interesting nonetheless. The announcement of the 2015 Election results has dominated every news medium, traditional and social media platform in the last few days. Alongside most Nigerians worldwide, I was glued to my television throughout the process as INEC members slowly read out each result from each state, and then as the Chairman Mr Jega gave the final results and declared the winner.

Now that the dust has settled a little, it's time to share some of my random thoughts on what has just happened, and celebrate/highlight some of the key factors.

Here's to the President-elect, General Muhammudu Buhari. Congratulations Sir on your victory. Yours is a lesson of perseverance. After contesting and failing in 2003, 2007 and 2011, some would have understandably thrown in the towel on this particular goal. But it's never failure until you give up, give in and quit trying. There's a lesson for all of us in this. When you get knocked down, you get back up, dust yourself off, re-strategize, and try again. That's precisely what he did, and now he's the President-Elect. He's got a tough job ahead of him...the economy is coming upon harsh times; oil prices have crashed and foreign reserves have been depleted. The Unemployment rate and poverty index in Nigeria is at an all time high. General Buhari's administration have their work cut-out for them, and here's hoping they hit the ground running. It's time to cut the excesses of times past... time to focus on what's truly important to the Nigerian people, and make significant strides in the right direction. Everything needs improvement. Security, Employment, Power, Education... you name it. Change is what we voted for, and change they must deliver.

Here's to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Many of us have been vocal critics of the present administration over the past couple of years... but you've left a legacy of conducting/overseeing/allowing two free & fair elections to hold in Nigeria. That's more than any other President can say in our Nation's history. You've also been gracious in defeat, and your move to quickly congratulate the opposition has probably helped ease the atmosphere in these tense times. That these elections have been MOSTLY violence-free, is no small feat. Your position, that neither you nor any politician's ambition, is worth the blood of any Nigerian, is noble, applaudable, and appreciated. If you're going to go out, this is the way to do it.. with your head held high and your dignity intact.

Here's to Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Muhammudu Jega. You've overseen such an intricate, tense, political process and come out mostly spotless. In recent times your job has probably been the most powerful and the most stressful in Nigeria, and yet you handled your affairs as cool as the other side of the pillow. Never once losing your temper, never once succumbing to pressure or drama, never once letting people see you sweat. Your attitude, manner, and competence in dealing with highly sensitive tasks and times, is one that is exemplary to all Nigerians. This is how to become a living legend. Our hope, however, is that INEC will improve upon this exercise and learn some very necessary lessons. The process to collate, calculate and announce results took entirely too long. It's 2015... we can't at this point, be that adverse to the use of excel sheets and calculators. Too much time passed between when votes were cast and when the results were announced that could be interpreted as an avenue for rigging to occur. The situation and allegations in States such as Rivers, and some areas in the North and East, should also be looked into for the purpose of eliminating any areas of malpractice in the future.

Here's to the young people that were actively involved in the political process this time around. It was encouraging to see more of us participate. For instance, one of the parties used peers of mine like Adebola Williams and Chude Jideonwo (and their media platforms) to handle their PR and campaign activities with great success; while other parties used spokespeople who some say may have done more harm than good. Sites like LindaIkeji's blog, Bella Naija, and YNaija, were just as, if not more important to candidates and voters, than traditional newspapers and media. This shows the innate tremendous power and influence that young people and our platforms have. Don't be surprised when you see some of these young people being appointed in strategic powerful positions in the near future.

Here's to the Nigerian People. This 2015 Election marks the first time in our history, that an incumbent President has been voted out of power. That in and of itself is a mark of a true democracy, and a sign that power still belongs to the people. My hope is that this will serve notice to the incoming administration at the Federal, State and Local levels. Gone are the days when our leaders can do whatever they like, and expect to remain in power with little to no backlash. Gone are the days when no matter how bad your actions are, or how bad a state we find ourselves in, we just say "it's Naija" and "God dey". The time has come where we must now hold our leaders accountable for the offices we have elected them into, and this election was the first step in that direction. We must pay attention... we must care. Not just about the office of the President, but the Governors, Senators, House of Reps, and Local Government positions. This is the only way we will see Nigeria truly change for the better. If we the people, just... care, again. Now is the time to keep track of campaign promises that were made, and see if they're delivered on. The reason Nigeria keeps recycling the same problems and issues with no end insight, decade after decade, is because of failed leadership and citizen apathy. Our leaders were corrupt and we just didn't care. Let's hope that change, indeed, has come.

To those of us that voted, whether your candidate won or lost, thank you for playing a very significant and important role in our Nation's Democracy and History. Thank you for letting your voice be heard. Thank you for braving the inconvenient, tense, and sometimes harsh, conditions to make sure you voted and that those votes were counted. We laughed together and we fought; we stood in line together under the burning sun, then the rain, then the sun again; we discussed and we argued... but we voted.

Nigeria has a current population of about 182+ Million people; only 29+ million of which voted in the recent elections. The winner of the elections had 15+ million votes. That means, only 8% of our population chose the direction of our country for the next 4 years. That's not good enough. I was watching the elections coverage, and it was sad to see that state by state, the eligible, registered voter turnout was less than 50%. That's not good enough. Some people will say that we voted along tribal lines; I say that most young people, who do not have the tribal prejudices that older generations have, simply didn't show up. Time and again, I'd be among groups of young people and ask who has picked up their PVC. 9 times out of 10, I'd be the only one. We have to do better. We seem to be content with tweeting, and instagram-ing, and arguing and pointing fingers... but when it comes to the most basic of our civic responsibilities... when it comes to actually playing a part in bringing about a better Nigeria that we all seek, we're nowhere to be found. Social Media activism is simply not enough.

Some young people tried, but were frustrated by the inefficiencies in the PVC collection process. My heart goes out to you if you truly tried, but for some reason couldn't get your card. Others were just "too busy" to go through what was required. To these ones, I say this: We saw pictures of Billionaires such as Aliko Dangote and Wale Tinubu voting. You are not busier than Dangote. If these ones could put their affairs on hold to register and vote, then clearly, we all need to get our priorities straight.

Some may say that elections here are rigged... well, you make it incredibly easy for someone to rig elections by not showing up. All the unused ballot papers can very easily be stamped for whoever they feel like. It becomes increasingly hard to rig when we show up en-masse. I pray, and work towards the day, when all the young people who are eligible, actually care enough to get up, go out and register to vote... and in that day, when we all actually do vote, we will truly be in charge of our Nation's destiny. We'll see a Nigeria that has a chance to cast away the burdens, problems and prejudices of times past, and finally live up to our potential.

- Banky Wellington

harrysterol:
op ur head no correct

u don forget say na April 1?

Hehehe

Eeyah today na April Fool sey u think say Buhari fit kiss him wife for public??

Eeyah today na April Fool sey u think say Buhari fit kiss him wife for public??

INEC Chairman has declared President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has President elect in the just concluded election. This comes as a wide shock because it was thought that Rt. Gen Muhammadu Buhari was the president elected but a drastic turn has moved some votes towards the incumbent president.







Source: April Fool

APC all d way.... Sai Buhari

No mago mago oooo! APC all d way

Sai buhari

Ok. I ll surely work in one of them

smackimorn:
"You are a small boy, I changed your diapers when you were little" (she's a year older o)

"Fish brain"

"pawpaw brain"

Blatant lie! I saw this pic like two months ago! Y spread false news?

Oga na lie

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, otherwise known as J.A.B.U, is conducting her 5th convocation ceremony today 12th of Dec. 2014. The V.C Prof. Sola Falana disclosed the total of 1044 degrees and diplomas. He said it comprises of 1038 first degrees and 6 higher degrees. A further breakdown of the result is as follows: 1st Class Honours 19 Students, 2nd Class honours Upper 279 students, 2nd Class Lower 614, 3rd Class 126 students. J.A.B.U is owned by C.A.C.

There's nt tin wrong it just dat tis part of d world is a little bit backward

Useless school of the century! Want to get ur time wasted? Just seek admission into EKSU.

nYc

Booked

Common sense is not common in u!

#islam nd kid marriage

D gal is a juvenile, 35 yr old man marrying a 14 yr old gal, rubbish!

Those south africana sef dem no know say na white develop their country for dem, they are now forming actor, d whites still dominate them!

The Pastor said somebody shud sing a carol song
during the church service yesterday. Akpors jumped
up.
Akpors: Baby CARO ooooo yepaaah !
CARO ur body necessaryyyy ahhhhh necessary
CARO carry leave storyyyyy ahhhh leave story....