Nigeria’s first women radio station hits airwaves
The stage is set for Nigeria’s first ever radio station exclusively for women folk and the family to hit the airwaves as the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently issued licence to St. Ives Communications. Christened WFM 91.7, it’s the brainchild of Dr. Wale, Chief Medical Director, St. Ives Specialist Hospital, Lagos, and veteran broadcast journalist, Toun Okewale Sonaiya, a Director of St. Ives Communications. WFM 91.7 will formally commence operations in preparation for its test transmission after it wraps up its selection process for OAPs. According to Sonaiya: “Though we are licensed for women, WFM 91.7 will also cater for the men and the family by engaging on issues of local, national and international importance for all. It will operate 24 hours of talk and less music. The station will address everyday issues for women and their families. It will be a reliable, leading and trusted source for all related news, information and ...