VOICE OF NIGERIA (VON)

VOICE OF NIGERIA (VON) was established in 1961 as the External Service of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), which later evolved into the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Recognizing the significance of external broadcasting, the late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, initiated the launch of a 10KW HF transmitter that aired programs for two hours each day. The primary audience for these broadcasts was West Africa, with content delivered in both English and French. In 1962, just two years after it began, the service gained further importance when the government purchased 40 hectares of land in Ipakodo, Ikorodu, for a state-of-the-art transmitting station dedicated to external broadcasting. In 1963, five prototype RCA 100KW HF transmitters were installed and put into operation.

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Pope Francis Lies In State Ahead Of Funeral

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Mercy Chukwudiebere

2 Share The body of Pope Francis is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days ahead of his funeral on Saturday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following a stroke and heart failure.
President Tinubu Mourns Pope Francis

3 days ago | von.gov.ng | Mercy Chukwudiebere

15 Share The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a “humble servant of God” and a powerful voice for justice, peace, and the poor.
Pope Francis Dies

3 days ago | von.gov.ng | Mercy Chukwudiebere

7 Share Pope Francis has died, the Vatican reports in a short video.
Africa CDC intensifies health response amid multiple outbreaks

6 days ago | von.gov.ng | Kamila Bello

6 Share The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has urged immediate action to tackle ongoing health emergencies, including Mpox, cholera, and anthrax.
Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process

6 days ago | von.gov.ng | Kamila Bello

12 Share According to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, most Libyan leaders are calling for an inclusive political process and emphasizing the urgent need to end unilateral actions, unify national institutions, and restore stability.
Somali-US air strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants, destroy weapons ship

6 days ago | von.gov.ng | Kamila Bello

11 Share Two joint Somali-U.S. airstrikes killed 12 al Shabaab militants in central Somalia and destroyed a ship carrying weapons for the al Qaeda-linked group.
ABB To Spin Off World’s Second Biggest Robotics Division

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Christopher Ojilere

23 Share Swiss industrial group ABB has announced plans to spin off its robotics division in the biggest shake up at the company since it sold its power grids business to Japan’s Hitachi in 2018.
Bhutan Turns To Green Cryptocurrency To Boost Economy

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Christopher Ojilere

10 Share The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain, the chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund said.
China To Use AI For Education Reform

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Christopher Ojilere

11 Share China will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) applications into teaching efforts, textbooks and the school curriculum as it moves to overhaul education, authorities said in an official paper released on Wednesday.
TSMC Posts A 60% Surge In First Quarter Profit.

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Christopher Ojilere

5 Share TSMC the world’s largest contract chipmaker, posted a 60% jump in first-quarter net profit. The profit, beating market forecasts as it benefited from surging demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence applications.