Telecommunications in Nigeria to government interference. Such disruptions usually lasted a few hours. In 2008 two journalists were arrested for publishing online articles and photos critical of the government. Telecommunications in Nigeria Telecommunications in Nigeria include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio stations: Radios: 23.5 million (1997). Television stations: nearly 70 federal government-owned national and regional TV stations; all 36 states operate TV stations; several private TV stations operational; cable and satellite TV subscription services are available (2007). Television sets: 56.9 million (2007). Nigeria's media scene is one of the most vibrant in Africa. Newspapers, television and radio remains
Mariga, Nigeria Mariga, Nigeria Mariga is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bangi in the north of the area. It has an area of 5,552 km² and a population of 199,430 at the 2006 census. Mariga is the commercial nerve center of Northern part of Niger and is the second largest Local Government in Niger state. Transportation Mariga is strategically located and owns its leading position as commercial hub in northern part of the state. Mariga is linked to many Local Government cities by road. The postal code of the area is 922.