280:(AIT) without interruption from January 2010 to date. "A Light for the Nation" which is broadcast every day at 05.45 am on AIT has become a very popular day-starter for most viewers as indicated in the feedback. According to the director, "We began this in a very small way with a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), called Light for the Nation. It is a programme aimed at making our own contribution towards a brighter future for Nigeria. We also have another programme called Faith in Action. It tries to tell the message that whatever you do, you have done nothing unless you positively affect your brother".
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Catholic Television was to promote human dignity, love, respect and peace for all, especially in the wake of rising violence in the country. He explained that the Catholic Television Programming was not solely on religion but also on matters that positively shape
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Catholic faith, teachings and values for a godly society. CTV is dedicated to evangelization by communicating with conviction to the Catholic community and the wider society, through the use of Television, Radio and the Internet.
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Programs of the Catholic Television Nigeria, include: “A Light For The Nation” and "Faith in Action". “A Light For The Nation” is a daily devotional programme which features reflections on diverse topics on
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