Canal 3 Niger
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| Programming | |
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| Languages | French and local languages |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radio Télévision Canal 3 (Fadoul Africa Group) |
| Canal 3 Bénin | |
| History | |
| Founded | 11 July 2008 |
Canal 3 Niger is a Nigerien private television channel owned by Radio Télévision Canal 3. The channel is a partner of Télé Diffusion du Niger, which enables the channel to be distributed over digital terrestrial television.
Canal 3 Niger officially received its operating license on 11 July 2008, initially broadcasting on UHF channel 35 in the capital city, Niamey [1] . To achieve national reach, Canal 3 Niger expanded its distribution via the Intelsat 901 satellite and later Badr 8, allowing its signal to be received across the country and by the Nigerien diaspora.
The station is an active member of the Association des Promoteurs des Radios et Télévisions Privées du Niger (APRTPN) [2], an organization dedicated to the interests of private broadcasters in the country. In August 2017, the station signaled its commitment to professional development by launching a training workshop for aspiring journalists and technical staff.
Programming
Canal 3 Niger focuses on a mix of news, cultural content, and political debate. A significant portion of its broadcast schedule is dedicated to local productions in French and local languages.
Baromètre des membres du gouvernement: Since the mid-2010s, the channel has aired this annual flagship program. It provides an informal assessment of government performance, featuring analysis and critiques of various ministries.
News and Current Affairs: The channel is known for its coverage of national social issues and development.Cultural Content: Following the editorial line of the Fadoul Africa Group, the channel promotes African cultural values through variety shows and documentaries.
In August 2017, the channel opened a training workshop for future journalists.[3]