In the 50s, Nigeria made history as the first African country to host a television station and since then, the country has moved on to be the largest television station network in the continent.
The numbers of the privately owned television stations has risen and most of these television stations are located in the commercial cities of Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and others. With more than 10 television stations, Lagos city now has the highest number of television stations in a city in Africa.
Broadcasting is very important in Africa because majority of Africans get their information, education and entertainment chiefly from electronic media. Because of this vital role of broadcasting in developing countries, television media have become the most controlled for both technical and political reasons.
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video contents to a dispersed audience via any audio-visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset thereof. It has been used for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication.
List and profiles of all private Television (TV) stations in Nigeria includes the following:
(1). Galaxy Television UHF 27: Definitely, you will find this TV Station in Oyo State and Lagos State respectively. It is a privately owned TV Station established in the year 1994. Their unique maxim goes thus – ‘Reaching out for the Stars’. Its main focus is news and entertainment. Business Address: 25 Community Road Allen Avenue, Lagos. Business Phone: 234 1 2557704, 2557373, 08037138560.
(2). Channels Television UHF`39: This Television Station is based in FCT Abuja, Edo State, Kano State and Lagos State. Also, it is a private station owned by Momoh John and established in the year 1995. Their maxim says thus – ‘Upholding your right to know’. Its main focus is news. Business Address: 376, Ikorodu Road, Krestal Laurel House. Along Lagos- Ibadan Expressway Opic Isheri, Kosofe, Lagos. Business Phone: 234 1 4701980, 2881825
(3). AIT Station: It operates on AIT UHF 21. This is a very popular TV Station situated in FCT Abuja, Borno State, Ondo State, Edo state, Gombe State, Kebbi State, Katsins State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Lagos State, among many other numerous locations within Nigeria Nationwide. Like others in this category too, it is a privately-owned TV Station established and managed by Dokpesi Raymond in the year 1994. The Station’s Slogan is ‘Sharing the African Experience’. Its main focus is news and entertainment. It may also interest you so much to know that the Africa Independent Television is the first private Terrestrial TV Station in Nigeria.
Business Address: 1, Ladi Lawal Drive, Kpaduma, Hill. Business Phone: 234 (0) 70 25652231, 08023116312. Business Address2: Communications Village, 1, AIT Drive, Off Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway, Ilapo. Business Phone: 234 1 (0) 70 25652231, 08023116312, 08022234564.
(4). Silverbird TV UHF 23: Situated in FCT Abuja, Rivers State, Lagos State and many others. It is owned privately by Ben Bruce who gave it life in the year 2003. Their slogan goes thus – ‘It's all about Entertainment’. Its main focus is entertainment. Business Address: Lekki Beach. Business Phone: 234 1 7936938, 08034000312.
(5). MITV CH UHF 43: This TV Station is located in Lagos State. It is a Private TV Station owned by Alhaji Busare Gbade Murhi who founded it in the year 1998. Their Maxim says – ‘The Soul of Entertainment’. Its main focus is entertainment and news. Business Address: MITV Plaza Obafemi Awolowo Way Alausa Secretariat. Business Phone: 234 1 2301222, 08035103992.
(6). Television Continental (UHF 49): TV Continental is Nigeria's foremost Television Station, with a knack for fresh news and indepth analysis. Notably, TVC operates in Lagos State and is privately owned by Alake Dele who established the station in the year 2002. Their unique maxim is ‘Your link to Entertainment’.
(7). TVC News: Also, this Station is situated in Lagos State and is solely owned by Alake Dele who founded it in the year 2002. Their Maxim reads thus – ‘Through African Eyes’. TVC Entertainment (TVC E)
(8). SuperScreen UHF 45: This TV Station is located in Lagos State. It is a private TV Station owned by Kayode Otu Otunba. The Station’s maxim reads ‘SuperScreen for culture, for family’. Its main focus is entertainment. Business Address: 151, Ikorodu Road Onipanu, Lagos. Business Phone:234 1 2645380, 2664165, 7413932, 08027784632
(9). MBI UHF 41 – Minaj Broadcast International: MBI is situated in Lagos State and privately owned by Onwuanibe Ubaka. Their Maxim reads ‘Simply the Best’. Its main focus is news and entertainment.
(9a) MBI UHF 43
Business Address: Minaj Radiovision Plaza, Minaj Drive POBox 494, Obosi
Business Phone: 234 46 486528, 486849
(10). Independent Television UHF 25 ( ITV): This TV Station is located in Edo State. It is privately owned by Igbinedion Osawaru Gabriel who set it up in the year 1997. Their sweet maxim reads thus – ‘Certainly The Best’. Its main focus is news and entertainment.
Business Address: Glass House, Airport Road, P.M.B. 1703, Benin City
Business Phone: 234 52 252119, 602727, 602565. Business Address: 151, Ikorodu Road Onipanu, Lagos. Business Phone: 234 1 2645380, 2664165, 7413932, 08027784632
(12). COOL-TV: This TV Station is situated in Lagos State and owned privately by Mousalli Amin who established it in the year 2012. Their Maxim goes thus – ‘TV for Everyone’. Its main focus is news and entertainment. COOL TV AND WAZOBIA TV Launches on Startimes Channel 195 (WAZOBIA TV) & 106 (COOL TV)
(13. Degue Broadcasting Network (DBN) (DBN TV VHF 32) Degue Broadcasting Network is an independent news service television station in Abuja. Business Address: The Dream Centre, Durosinmi Etti Drive, Lekki Phase 1, P.o.Box 51162, Ikoyi. Business Phone: 234 1 2130800, 08055170557. Hella Sellasie Street, Asokoro, Abuja FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09-314 0892, 09-314 0893.
(14) Desmims Independent Television 38 UHF
Business Address: Sheik Ibrahim Arab Broadcasting House, 4A, Sokoto Road, GRA. Business Phone: 234 62 245055.
(15). Soundcity TV : This is a 24-hour Nigerian lifestyle and music channel based in Lagos from Consolidated Media Associates Limited. Soundcity TV describes itself as a "pan-African urban music TV channel." The Multi-Platform Music & Lifestyle TV Network from Nigeria It was launched on DStv in 2009. Powered by Music on DStv Ch. 327, GoTV Ch. 75.
Soundcity TV broadcast is a popular TV station into music videos, live performances, new and interviews with popular acts in addition to organizing, supporting and airing regional and international concerts.
(18) ONTV, UHF Ch. 41: This is a new terrestrial private TV station launched on Tuesday August 30th, 2011 at 12 noon on UHF channel 41, with ONTV Max on DSTV 257 and GoTV 96 on the 11th of June, 2015. ONTV serves as Africa’s premier and 100% all entertainment channels with content cutting across music, movie, soaps, Telenovela, fashion, sports and more. ONTV would be providing 100% Pure entertainment screen value to TV audience.
ONTV is owned by Consolidated Media Associates group [ The CMA group has in her curricula award-winning channels that have delivered scores of ROI and Brand Objective Achievement to Corporate Brands led by Tajudeen Adepetu – the parent company of other amazing brands like Soundcity, Televista, Spice and Village Square. ONTV is the brand new terrestrial television channel that Nigeria will be watching. It focuses on Pure Entertainment TV Channel on UHF Ch. 41 Lagos and Environ.
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AIT UHF 21
Africa Independent Television (AIT). Call Sign/Slogan: AIT: Sharing the African Experience
Address: 1, Ladi Lawal Drive, Kpaduma, Hill, Garki, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 (0) 70 25652231, 08023116312; Fax: +234 9 2347242
Email: faymos84@yahoo.co.uk
Website:
AIT UHF 21
Africa Independent Television (AIT). Call Sign/Slogan: AIT: Sharing the African Experience
Address: Communications Village, 1, AIT Drive, Off Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway, Ilapo, Alagbado, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 (0) 70 25652231, 08023116312, 08022234564; Fax: +234 1 7730968
Email: tosindopkesi@yahoo.com
Website:
Channels Television UHF`39
Call Sign/Slogan: The station to watch
Address: 376, Ikorodu Road, Krestal Laurel House, Maryland, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4701980, 2881825; Fax: +234 1 2881825
Email: info@channelstv.com
Website: http://www.channelstv.com
DBN TV VHF 32
Call Sign/Slogan: DBN, Your choice Station. Degue Broadcasting Network Ltd
Address: The Dream Centre, Durosinmi Etti Drive, Lekki Phase 1, P.o.Box 51162, Ikoyi, Lekki, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2130800, 08055170557; Fax: +234
Email: info@dbntelevision.com
Website: http://www.dbntelevision.com
Desmims Independent Television 38 UHF
Slogan: The Unity Station
Address: Sheik Ibrahim Arab Broadcasting House, 4A, Sokoto Road, GRA, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Phone: +234 62 245055; Fax: +234 62 245055
Email:
Website:
Galaxy Television UHF 27
Call Sign/Slogan
Address: 25 Community Road Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2557704, 2557373, 08037138560; Fax: +234
Email: galaxytelevision@c-mail.com
Website: http://www.galaxytvonline.com
Independent Television UHF 25
Slogan: Certainly the Best
Address: Glass House, Airport Road, P.M.B. 1703, Benin City, Benin City, Edo State.
Phone: +234 52 252119, 602727, 602565; Fax: +234 52 251881, 251504
Email:
Website:
MBI UHF 41
Minaj Broadcast International. Slogan: window to Africa
Address: 130/132 Ladipo Street, Matori, Mushin, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4529203-4; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
MBI UHF 43
Minaj Broadcast International. Slogan: Simply the Best.
Address: Minaj Radiovision Plaza, Minaj Drive POBox 494, Obosi, Obosi, Anambra State.
Phone: +234 46 486528, 486849; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
MITV CH UHF 43
Call Sign/Slogan
Address: MITV Plaza Obafemi Awolowo Way Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2301222, 08035103992; Fax: +234
Email: murhitv@yahoo.com
Website:
Silverbird TV UHF 23
Call Sign/Slogan
Address: Lekki Beach, Lekki, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 7936938, 08034000312; Fax: +234
Email: corporateaffairs@silverbirdgroup.com
Website:
SuperScreen UHF 45
Universal Broadcasting Services Limited. Slogan: The Heart of Lagos
Address: 151, Ikorodu Road Onipanu, Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2645380, 2664165, 7413932, 08027784632; Fax: +234
Email: info@superscreen.com
Website: http://www.superscreen.com
TV Continental
Call Sign/Slogan: your link to entertainment
Address: 19 Alade Lola Street, Ikosi-Ketu,, Ketu, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 730535839, 08027787474; Fax: +234
Email: info@tvc.com.ng
Website: http://www.tvc.com.ng
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Altitude FM 94.8
A radio station featuring mainly pop, rock, top 40
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Beat FM 99.9
(SMS to 33999)
Address: 26 Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2701020; Fax: +234
Email: enquiries@thebeat99.com
Website: http://www.thebeat99.com
Brila FM 88.9
Address: , Abuja State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Brilla FM 88.9
Sports radio station. Slogan: The First Sports Station
Address: 634, Adeyemo Alakija Street, P. O. Box 75504, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2702948, 08022906278, 08022906279; Fax: +234 1 4923077
Email: info@brilafm.net
Website: http://www.brila-fm.net
Capital Sound FM 90.9
Kaduna State Media Services
Address: Broadcasting House, No 1.Wurno, Off Rabah Road, P.M.B. 2013, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Phone: +234 62 319390, 319393; Fax: +234 62 218392
Email:
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Caritas University FM
Address: , Amorji-Nike, Enugu State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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City FM 105.1
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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City Radio
Address: , Kano, Kano State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Classic FM 97.3
A radio station featuring old school music
Address: 26, Keffi Street, SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.classic97.net
Cool FM 95.9
Slogan: Cool FM Don
Address: Km. 16, East-West Highway, Near Syringe Factory, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 4467301-3; Fax: +234 84 4467304
Email: coolph@coolfm.us
Website:
Cool FM 96.3
Address: By NAIC, Central Area, Central Business Area, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 08035976499; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Cool FM 96.9
Slogan: Cool FM Don
Address: 1421, Independence Avenue, Territory,, South City Centre, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 9502295 - 7; Fax: +234 9 9502293
Email: coolabuja@coolfm.us
Website: http://www.coolfm.us
Cool FM 96.9
Slogan: Cool FM Don
Address: AIM PLAZA, 267A, Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2623053, 2710244 - 47; Fax: +234 1 2610393, 2614779
Email: coollagos@coolfm.us
Website: http://www.coolfm.us
Cosmo FM 105.5
By Ceuna Communications
Address: Plot 18, Pocket Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu, Enugu State.
Phone: +234 42 300219; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.cosmofm.com/
Craig FM 90.3
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Crown FM 89.9
Address: 4 Tombra Close, Off Airport Road, Beside TIVO Superstores, Effurun, Delta State.
Phone: +234 (0) 8066797724, 08021335357; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Crowther Communications (FM)
Address: By Mathematical Centre, Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 5241504, 5241505, 3140862; Fax: +234
Email:
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Flow FM 111.5
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Freedom Radio FM 99.5
Slogan: Muryar Jama
Address: Freedom House, Plot 47 Sharada Industrial Layout, Phase 11, Kano, Kano State.
Phone: +234 64 942777, 660907, 660565; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.freedomradionig.com
Grace FM 95.5
A station featuring Urban music, Hip-Hop, African Music
Address: Rakiya Ogbeha Place, 35, Mount Patti Road, P.O.Box 92, Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Phone: +234 58 221429; Fax: +234
Email:
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Hot 98.3
Address: Apo Hill, TSM House, Behind Former Legislative Quarters, Gudu, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 6721752, (0)8033973714, 8035993084; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Hot FM 98.3
Internet FM Radio Station. Slogan: Abuja
Address: TSM House, Apo Hill, Gudu District, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2909830; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.hotfmnigeria.com
Independent Radio FM 92.3
Slogan: The Heart Beat Station
Address: Glass House. Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State.
Phone: +234 52 252119, 250242; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Inspiration FM 92.3
A private inspirational Fm radio station. SMS to 33923
Address: Amazing Grace Plaza, 2E-4E Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2773923, 2772923; Fax: +234
Email: info@inspiration-radio.com
Website: http://www.inspiration-radio.com
Jeremi Radio FM 95.1
Slogan: The Classic Station, The Best There is
Address: 60, Effurun/Sapele Road, Eco Bank Building (5th Floor), Effurun-Uvwie LGA, Warri, Delta State.
Phone: +234 53 255932, 255933, 080-243151532; Fax: +234 53 255932
Email: jfmradio@skannet.com
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Joy FM 96.5
Address: , Otukpo, Benue State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Karama FM 92.1
Address: , Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Kiss FM 106.1
A radio station targeted at the youths and those who are young at heart.
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.kissfmlagos.com
Kiss FM 99.9
Address: 147, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 4136554, 4136553; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.kissfmabuna.com.
Lion FM 92.1
Address: University of Nigeria Nsuka Campus, Nsuka, Enugu State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.unn.edu.ng/arts/
Love FM 104.5
(Former Crowther). Slogan: The Station on Solid Ground
Address: 26, Tamale Street, By Mathematical Centre, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 5241504, 52341505, 3140862, 08044181456; Fax: +234
Email:
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Madonna Radio FM 93.4
Madonna University campus radio station
Address: , Okija, Anambra State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Minaj Systems Radio FM 89.4
Slogan: Simply the Best Systems Radio
Address: Radio vision Plaza, Minaj Drive. Mike Ajegbo Road, Obosi, Anambra State.
Phone: +234 46 486532, 486528, 486849; Fax: +234
Email: obosi@minaj-hq.com
Website:
Okin FM 105.7
Address: 2, Bayo Oyelola Street, Offa, Kwara State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Radio Continental FM 102.3
Address: Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website: http://www.tvc.com.ng/1023rc.htm
Ray Power 106.5
Address: , Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
Website:
Ray Power FM 100.5
Slogan: First Independent Radio
Address: Daar Communications Ltd, AIT Road, Ilapo Village, Alagbado, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2644814-7; Fax: +234 1 2644817
Email: info@daargroup.com
Website:
Ray Power FM 106.5
Number One Independence Talk Station
Address: Plot 99, Festival Road, Area 2, Garki, Garki, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2347572; Fax: +234 9 2347242
Email:
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Raypower 100 FM (Daar Communications Ltd.)
Address: AIT Drive, Kpaduma Hill, Asokoro, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2347572; Fax: +234 9 2347242
Email:
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Rhythm 93.7 FM
Address: 10 Force Avenue, By Govt. House Drive, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 574111, 080-33104600; Fax: +234
Email: radio@rhythm937.com
Website:
Rhythm 94.7 FM
Address: Hilltop, Karu, Karu, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2348556; Fax: +234
Email:
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Rhythm FM 92.1
Address: , Awka, Anambra State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Rhythm FM 93.7
Slogan: Sea Side Station
Address: 1 Rhythm 93.7 Avenue, Lekki Beach, Lekki, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 5555510-1, 5555541, 7740511, 7740510-4; Fax: +234 1 3425339
Email: info@rythm937.com
Website: http://www.rhythm937.com
Rhythm FM 94.7
Slogan: More Music less Talk
Address: Rhythm Hall, G Series Karu New Extension Layout, Plot 96, Flat 5, Uyo Street, Area 2, Garki, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2348556; Fax: +234
Email: radio@rhythm937.com
Website: http://www.rhythm937.com
Smooth FM 98.1
A radio station featuring mainly soul, rhythm and jazz
Address: 4, Amichi Close, Off Eletu Ogabi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4489960-9; Fax: +234 1 4489970
Email: info@smooth981.fm
Website: http://www.smooth981.fm
Star FM 101.5
Slogan: This is the star
Address: MITV Plaza, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4972846, 4972847; Fax: +234 1 4931272, 4926209
Email:
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Steam Broadcasting
Address: AIM Plaza, Plot 592, Independence Avenue, South City Centre, P. M. B. 51, Central Business Area, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 2340075; Fax: +234 9 2340079
Email:
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Top FM 90.9
Address: , Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Unilag Radio FM 103.1
University of Lagos radio station
Address: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Unizik FM 94.1
University of Azikwe campus radio station
Address: , Awka, Anambra State.
Phone: ; Fax: +234
Email:
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Vision FM 92.1
Slogan: Your Community Friendly Radio
Address: Hafsat Plaza, Central Business Area, Abuja State.
Phone: 234 9 6716556; Fax: +234
Email: Visionmediaservices472@yahoo.com
Website:
Vision FM 92.1, A Division of Vision Media Services Ltd.
Address: 1st Floor, Hafsat Plaza, Plot 472, Abogo Largema Street, Off Constitution Avenue, Central Business District Behind Kapital Insuran, Central Business Area, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 5241921, 2731990, 2731988, 6716556; Fax: +234
Email: 92/visionfm@gmail.com
Website:
Wazobia FM 95.1
Pidgin English FM Station. On-Air Studio Lines: +234 1 277 0951, 277 1951, 277 2951, 234-1-2711969, 2712969, 2713969
Address: B267A, AIM Plaza, Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2801375, 2623053, 2710244 - 49; Fax: +234 1 2610393, 2614779
Email: info@wazobiafm.com
Website: http://www.wazobiafm.com
Zuma FM 88.5
Slogan: Abuja
Address: KM 2, Minna Road, P.M.B. 608, Abuja, Maje High Point, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 5233000; Fax: +234
Email: zumaradio@yahoo.com
Website:
Zuma FM 88.5
Slogan: Abuja
Address: KM 2, Minna Road, P.M.B. 608, Abuja, Maje High Point, Abuja State.
Phone: +234 9 5233000; Fax: +234
Email: zumaradio@yahoo.com
Website:
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