You sef dey find free things? Oshofree! Well, it may please you to know that DStv Nigeria offers many free channels when you don’t have an active subscription. Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, name them, all the cities across Naija can access these channels using the DStv decoder. Let me shock you, the free DStv channels have news, sports, entertainment, education, music, and children’s programmes.
What are you trying to do? You want to drop this article and switch on your DStv? How will you know what to do if you don’t read on to find out the details of what and what to do?
How to Access Free Channels on DStv Nigeria
That’s the simplest of all. Follow me carefully as I show you how.
First, press the “Menu” button on your DStv remote to open the main menu. Then, select “Advanced Options” to continue. After that, choose “Dish Installation” to adjust satellite settings.
Next, enter the PIN “9949” to access installation settings. Then, select “Network Configuration” to modify your network settings. Afterwards, enable “Signal Setup” and configure the frequency, symbol rate, polarization, and FEC settings. Finally, perform a scan to detect free channels.
Have you completed these steps? By now, you should be watching free channels on your television.
See the list of the free channels you will get on your DStv decoder.
List of Free Channels on DStv Nigeria
| Category | Channel Name | Description | Channel Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| News | NTA (Nigeria Television Authority) | Local and international news | – |
| Channels TV | 24/7 news coverage | – | |
| AIT (African Independent Television) | News, educational content, Nollywood movies | – | |
| CCTV News | International news coverage | – | |
| CGTN News | Global news updates | – | |
| Entertainment | LTV (Lagos Television) | Movies, music, and entertainment programs | – |
| MiTV | Entertainment and informative shows | – | |
| VOOV TV | Celebrity and influencer content | – | |
| Dish on TV | Popular DStv shows | 100 | |
| Religious | IQRAA | Islamic programming | – |
| Islam | Islamic content | – | |
| Inspiration TV | Christian programming | – | |
| TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) | Christian content | – | |
| Educational | Mindset Learn | Programs in chemistry, physics, mathematics | – |
| Sports | SuperSport Play | Sports games, highlights, and analysis | 238 |
| Music | POP Central | Pop music | 189 |
| MTV Base | Music videos | 322 | |
| HIP TV | Music videos and entertainment shows | 324 | |
| AFRO Music English | Afrobeat music | 326 | |
| Kids | Cartoon Network | Animated series | 301 |
| Boomerang | Classic cartoons | 302 | |
| Disney Channel | Family-friendly programming | 303 | |
| Nickelodeon | Cartoons and educational shows | 305 | |
| Other | People’s Weather | Weather and nature documentaries | 180 |
On DStv Explora, Yanga, and Padi
Are you using a DStv Explora, Yanga, or Padi decoder? You too can access the same free channels. In addition, these channels are available regardless of your subscription plan, which means even those of us who pay the least subscription can enjoy a wide range of content too.
How to Scan for Free Channels on DStv
This one is for those who are still having trouble getting the free channels.
As long as you have completed the installation steps I gave you above, perform a scan to detect all free channels. Except you dey live for Sambissa Forest, that’s when you may not be seeing the channels. And depending on your location, channel availability may vary slightly. However, major free channels are available in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
Finally
Just so you know…DStv updates free channels regularly. Sometimes, those guys move channels to new frequencies, so you’ll need to always check for the latest list and frequency information. Otherwise, your decoder will continue to experience interruptions when you are viewing.
Article updated 2 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
