By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government will soon inaugurate a dedicated radio station to broadcast lessons for adult and non-formal education learners across the country. Dr John Edeh, the Director of Literacy and Development, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Justina Auta AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has developed a community-based radio programme, “Mentor Mothers,” to promote Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. The programme is to also improve maternal health, targeting reduction of pediatric infections nationwide effectively. Mr Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned the suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The closure was reportedly ordered by Gov. Umaru Bago over the station’s alleged broadcast of content critical of his administration. This isContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger. The apex body of editors in Nigeria said in a statement that the governor’s action was a “blatant attack on press freedom andContinue Reading
