Today, as a result of the deregulation of the Nigerian broadcast industry, the number of Federal, State and private broadcasting stations in operation in the country has, as at 2012, risen to 291, from less than 30 before deregulation. This comprises of: i. 100 radio stations; ii. 147 Television stations; iii. 35 Cable Retransmission Stations known as MMDS; and iv. 4 Direct to Home (DTH) Stations. Based on ITU recommendations, Nigeria, along with other countries has committed to transit from analogue to digital terrestrial broadcasting and broadcasting on the VHF band. Consequently, the Commission has set a June 17, 2015 deadline for the switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting. The advent of digital broadcasting will undoubtedly increase the number of channels and introduce a diverse range of content. The NBC will therefore require a more robust approach to the critical content regulation of the broadcast sector. The Federal Government recognizes that there are different funding models for broadcasting services, which contribute to the achievement of public interest objectives in unique ways. This facilitates the provision of a range of broadcasting services through both Government and private sector funding. The Commission is also seeking ways to encourage training and skill development within the sector to increase the quality and quantity of broadcast professionals in Nigeria. In addition to the above listed agencies, the Nigerian ICT Industry is driven mainly by the private sector comprising operators, suppliers and investors. !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(06(