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- 12 Feb 2016
World Radio Day Focuses on Role of Radio in Disaster Management
Today’s World Radio Day brings attention to the role of radio in managing disasters and recovery in their aftermath. February 13 is celebrated as World’s Radio Day. Radio is recognized as a low-cost…
- 25 Aug 2015
NBC Opts for Signal Neutralisation of Pirate Radio, “Radio Biafra”
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has opted to neutralise signals of Radio Biafra, as the station continues its broadcasts after the commission claimed it had successfully jammed its signals.…
- 25 Sept 2020
UBA Launches ‘RED Radio’, New Online Entertainment Platform
United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc), Pan- African financial institution, has continued to lead in innovation with the launch of its dynamic and creative Online Radio channel - RED Radio. RED Radio,…
- 29 Jun 2021
UBA Continues to Innovate as RED Radio’s Podcast Now Live 24/7
The United bank for Africa (UBA) is leading again through innovation as it launches a podcast, RED Radio, which is available 24/7. The dynamic and creative online radio channel, RED Radio now…
- 29 Jul 2015
Armed Forces Radio Goes Live in Abuja
Nigerian Armed Forces now run a live radio broadcast to educate and inform the public about military operations and activities. The Armed Forces radio located in Abuja transmits on 107. The radio was…
- 11 May 2015
ICT Weekly Arena Debuts on Radio-One, Metro FM
All is now set for the debut of ICT Weekly Arena, a 30-minute radio magazine, on Radio-One 103.5FM and Metro FM 97.7 FM. Breaking on June 1, 2015, ICT Weekly Arena is a weekly radio programme…
- 9 Dec 2021
N1Bn Debt: FG Gives 3 Months Ultimatum to Radio Frequency Users
Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has given non-commercial users of Nigeria’s radio frequency spectrum three months to regularise their usage of the radio frequency. The…
- 28 May 2013
Vertex Standard Unveils New eVerge Digital Two-Way Radios
Vertex Standard continues its commitment to developing land mobile radios (LMR) that are precision-engineered for more value with the introduction of its new eVerge™ digital two-way radio series. The…
- 31 Mar 2021
IGP Launches Nigeria Police Radio 99.1 FM
Mohammed Adamu, inspector general of police (IGP) on Wednesday launched the Nigeria Police Radio 99.1 FM Abuja, a community-based radio, targeted at “bringing the Police closer to the people.”…
- 12 Nov 2012
Vertex Radios Now Live in Nigeria
Vertex Standard and Danimex Communication have decided to allow Nigerian two way radio users have the opportunity of using the new VXD series equipment which has become a choice indigital radios for…
- 13 Sept 2016
Nokia Extends 5G-Ready AirScale Radio & Services Portfolio
Nokia is extending its innovative AirScale Radio Access family and services portfolio to accelerate the planning, design and roll-out of cloud-based radio access networks by operators. This will…
- 14 Sept 2015
Radio Stations Take Strides to Twitter
If you enjoy listening to music and entertainment news everywhere you go, it’s a good idea to follow your favourite radio stations on Twitter. As radio continues to dominate as a popular…
- 17 Feb 2025
KongaFM -103.7 Launches "Shop On Radio”, First in Africa
For the first time in Africa, radio is no longer just about listening to music and advertisements; it’s added shopping. KongaFM -103.7, Nigeria’s pioneering Hit Music & Commerce radio station, is…
- 19 Dec 2017
DKT Nigeria Launches Radio Campaign in the South
DKT Nigeria has launched a pregnancy-prevention-education radio campaign, in response to varying requests for a radio programme by its Eastern followers on social media platforms. This…
- 4 Jun 2012
LASG Commissions Traffic Radio
The Lagos State Government has commissioned the Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 to manage traffic in the mega-city. The traffic radio which will operate on 96.1 FM,…
- 1 Mar 2021
NBC Jams Radio Biafra Signals in Lagos
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has jammed the signals of a pirate radio claiming to be “Radio Biafra” in most parts of Lagos. Mr Ekanem Antia, deputy director, Public Affairs of NBC, made the…
- 9 Jul 2015
Tuface, Ice Prince Signed on United Nations' Radio Everyone Global project
Multi-award winning African musicians Ice Prince, D’Banj and 2Face on Thursday signed up to be part of Radio Everyone, as part of The Global Goals campaign – partner of the Global Citizen Festival…
- 19 Apr 2020
COVID-19: FG Plan Radio, TV School Classes and Exams
Authorities of the Federal Ministry of Education have met with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) to fashion out modalities for the take-off of the nationwide school radio and television…
- 29 Nov 2018
Rivers Gov Sacks, Recalls MDs of Radio, TV Station
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, has overturned the sack of the managing directors of Rivers State television and radio stations. Managing directors of Rivers State Television, Radio…
- 10 Nov 2013
Ericsson Showcases Radio Dot System @ AfricaCom
The recently launched Ericsson Radio Dot System, a disc-shaped cellular radio that is small enough to fit a person’s hand, will be showcased at Ericsson’s stand during the 2013 edition of AfricaCom,…
- 11 Feb 2017
ITU says A Billion People Lack Access to Radio
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says up to a billion people across the world still do not have access to radio. The union said in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on…
- 8 Dec 2009
Adopt National Communication, Community Radio Policies- NCRC
Participants at the just concluded Nigeria Community Radio Stakeholders Conference have urged the federal government to act expeditiously to adopt the draft reviewed National Communication Policy and…
- 17 Mar 2022
FG Launches Campaign against Illegal Use of Non-commercial Radio Spectrum
Federal government has begun campaign to address illegal use of non-commercial radio frequency spectrum across the country. This is coming as the government decried the huge revenue loss from…
- 27 May 2021
Ericsson Launches Three-sector Radio for Efficient Site Upgrades, Capacity Boost
Ericsson continues to expand its range of radio products and solutions to simplify site upgrades and capacity expansions as communications service providers execute their network evolution…
- 14 Feb 2014
ITU Focuses on Gender Equality @World Radio Day
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) yesterday focused attention to women's empowerment and encourages radio broadcasters to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender…
- 14 Feb 2015
World Radio Day Broadcast Focuses on Youth, Innovation
World Radio Day, organized this year by UNESCO, EBU, the United Nations Office in Geneva, and ITU brings attention to the theme: “Youth and Innovation”, looking ahead to new and innovative means to…
- 28 Feb 2018
NCC Set to license Amateur Radio Frequency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process of licensing 60GHz Band frequency for the deployment of Amateur Radio services in Nigeria. As a prelude to the licensing…
- 6 Feb 2012
Community Radios: Small Stations with Big Benefits
The potential of radio as a tool of social development is being utilized throughout the globe, be it developing or developed world. In Nigeria, with the rampant illiteracy, unemployment, ignorance…
- 17 Dec 2018
FG Launches 5 Mobile Radio Frequency Monitoring Equipment
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has, launched five mobile radio frequency monitoring equipment and national spectrum management system for effective monitoring of frequency bands used to…
- News18 Aug 2026
African scientists Prepare to Place Radio Telescope on Moon
African scientists and engineers are preparing to place a working radio telescope array on the surface of the Moon.