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Western Nigeria Television launches

Western Nigeria Television began broadcasting from Ibadan, often described as the first television service in Africa.

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1959

Western Nigeria Television launches

Western Nigeria Television began broadcasting from Ibadan, often described as the first television service in Africa.

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Western Nigeria Television began broadcasting from Ibadan, often described as the first television service in Africa. It reflected Western Region investment in education, media, and prestige.

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