Dr. Christopher Kolade, born in Nigeria in 1932, is the son of a respected missionary reverend. He attended Government College, Ibadan for secondary school and later studied at Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone. Christopher Kolade is a skilled professional with expertise in broadcasting, corporate governance, and diplomacy. He is known for his excellent language…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority , led by the Director of Broadcasting Mr Zadziko Mankhambo, were at the National Broadcasting Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja on the 13th of February 2024 on an official visit to conduct a fact-finding mission in Nigeria. During the visit, Mr. Mankhambo in his address stated that the purpose of their visit…
Every 13th of February is significant to broadcasters and On Air Personalities as it is tagged The World Radio Day. Radio, a low-cost medium specifically suited to reaching remote communities and vulnerable people, has offered a platform to intervene in the public debate for over a century now and irrespective of people’s educational level, it…
As Canada’s media contends with major financial instability, newsrooms are laying off their journalists. In December, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Canada’s public broadcaster, announced it was cutting 600 jobs due to a $125 million budget shortfall. About 200 vacant positions will be scrapped and programming will be reduced. Reasons for the budget pressures include declining television revenue from advertising,…
It was an invincible but powerful radio station which became a torn in the flesh of the military junta of Gen. Sanni Abacha, the then military Head of State of Nigeria. The radio station was operated by Nigeria citizens who fled the country at the time and live abroad for fear of their lives but…
The management of Seap Holdings Company Limited is set to officially open and commission the newest addition to the company, SEAP 89.1FM tagged “the entrepreneur radio” in the community of Okeho. The events, which commenced on Monday 5th February with a free community eye service will come to an end on Sunday 11th February with…
The Globe Broadcasting and Communications Limited, was today, 7th February, 2024, at the Commission’s Headquarters on its first official visit. The team was led by Mr. Ugochukwu Enwereji in charge of special projects. The visit was to congratulate the Director General on his appointment and foster partnership and collaboration with the NBC. Mr. Ugochukwu Enwereji …
Magic FM 102.9, founded by Saturn Communications Limited, a media company incorporated in Nigeria, is a radio station based in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State. Established on May 15, 2013, the broadcast outfit transmits programs daily on 102.9 FM. The Director, Eziuche Chinwe Ubani (born 1 September 1964) is a Nigerian politician and journalist, obtained a Bsc Sociology…
Owelle FM 99.5 located at Owelle FM Complex, Owelli-Ogbaku Road, Oye Owelle Square, Owelli, Awgu Local Government, Enugu State, a private Radio Station owned and operated by Owelle Media Limited is the first wholly Igbo language FM-channel covering the entire South Eastern region and adjoining states. The Station was granted a license to operate as…
Radio Broadcasting was introduced into Nigeria in 1933 by the Colonial Government, and was initially named the Radio Diffusion Service (RDS). The RDS allowed the public to hear the British Broadcasting Corporation’s foreign radio service broadcasts in certain public locations over loudspeakers. In April 1950, the RDS became the Nigerian Broadcasting Service and introduced radio stations…
