TV-WEST Begins 24-Hour Yoruba, English Broadcast Across Southwest
TV-WEST, a regional television network focused on solution-driven and community-centred broadcasting, has announced the commencement of its 24-hour bilingual broadcast service from October 1, 2026.
The development follows a successful period of test transmissions by the television network, paving the way for the commencement of round-the-clock programming across its expanding satellite, digital and online platforms.
With broadcasts delivered in English and Yoruba, TV-WEST said it would provide viewers with a broad range of programmes covering news, current affairs, business, entertainment, culture, lifestyle, sports and community development.
The network said the bilingual approach was designed to connect with a wider audience across Southwest Nigeria while giving greater visibility to indigenous language, culture and community stories.
Speaking on the commencement of the 24-hour service, the Head of Operations, Omolola Dorcas Adeoye, described the development as a major milestone in the station’s growth.
Adeoye said the successful completion of the test transmission had prepared the network for full-scale continuous broadcasting, adding that TV-WEST was excited to bring its distinctive bilingual programming to viewers throughout the day and night.
According to her, language remains an important tool for connecting communities, noting that the combination of English and Yoruba would enable the station to reach a broader audience while promoting the region’s indigenous identity and cultural heritage.
She said, “Following our successful test transmission, we are excited to officially begin 24-hour operations and bring our distinctive bilingual programming to viewers day and night.
“Language is central to how communities connect. By broadcasting in both English and Yoruba, TV-WEST serves a broader audience while granting indigenous language and culture the visibility they deserve.”
Adeoye further explained that the network was established to go beyond conventional broadcasting by focusing on content capable of addressing real-life issues and contributing to community development.
She said TV-WEST would continue to tell local stories, amplify the voices of communities, showcase economic opportunities and provide practical information capable of making a positive difference in people’s lives.
“TV-WEST is built to tell local stories, amplify community voices, highlight economic opportunities, and deliver practical information that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives,” she said.
Global Mirror News reports that the station’s programming will cover a wide spectrum of interests, giving viewers access to information, entertainment and discussions on issues affecting individuals, families, businesses and communities across the Southwest.
The station’s 24-hour service will be available through several distribution platforms, including NIGCOMSAT, FreeTV Studio, Naija TV, YouTube, Twitch and various mobile digital platforms.
Adeoye said the network was committed to ensuring that viewers could access its programmes regardless of whether they preferred satellite television, digital television or online platforms.
“Whether on satellite, digital television, or online platforms, we are committed to making our broadcasts easily accessible wherever and whenever our audience tunes in,” she stated.
She added that TV-WEST was entering the new phase of its operations with a clear commitment to building trust, relevance and sustained engagement with its audience across the region.
“We enter this new chapter with a clear commitment: to remain a trusted, relevant, and engaging voice for the region,” Adeoye said.
The commencement of the 24-hour bilingual service is expected to further expand TV-WEST’s reach and provide a continuous platform for local news, indigenous content, community voices and programmes tailored to the interests of viewers across Southwest Nigeria and beyond.
