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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AMMC, NUJ Partner for Capital Development

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

8 Share The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in advancing infrastructural development across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
TETFUND: Reps Mull Inclusion of Inter-University Centres

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

21 Share The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a Bill seeking inclusion of Inter–University Centres among beneficiaries of tax imposed under the TETFUND Act; for improved training and research.
President Tinubu Commends Lamido’s Legacy in Advancing Democracy

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

29 Share Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has described Sule Lamido as a bold, consistent, and principled politician whose personal journey mirrors the story of Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
Nasarawa Women Advocate Special Parliamentary Seats Ahead of 2027

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

9 Share Nasarawa State Women have called for special parliamentary seats in the National Assembly and 36 state Houses of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general election.
Reps Seek Executive Resolution To Benin Border Closure

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

31 Share The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Government to initiate diplomatic representations to the Government of Republic of Benin to resolve the problem and ensure reversal of the blockade for free movement of people, goods and services in accordance with agreements between Nigeria and Benin and ECOWAS Policy. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a Motion of Urgent Public Importance on ” The Need To Resolve Diplomatic Insensitivity Among Border Communities In...
Lagos PDP to Hold LG Primaries on Saturday

1 day ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

24 Share The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Saturday for primaries to choose candidates for the July 12 Local Government election in the state.
YPP Candidate Laments Decline in Anambra’s Education Ranking

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

37 Share The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Anambra State has reported an important decline in the state’s education ratings, placing it behind neighboring Abia, Imo, and Ebonyi States in terms of student performance.
Anambra Traders Endorse Governor Soludo for Second Term

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

21 Share Traders in Onitsha, Anambra State, have thrown their weight behind Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
Primaries: Lagos APC Inaugurates Election Appeal Committee

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

20 Share The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated an Appeal Committee to hear complaints arising from Saturday’s primary elections. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos.
IPAC Protests Over LASIEC’s Administrative Fees

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Confidence Okwuchi

11 Share Some members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), umbrella body of registered political parties, have called on the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to scrap administrative fee being demanded from candidates.