Max FM
| Broadcast area | Lagos State, Ogun State, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TVC Communications |
| Max 90.9 FM Abuja | |
| History | |
First air date | 2005 |
Former names | Radio Continental (2005–2017) |
| Links | |
| Website | max1023 |
Max FM, formerly Radio Continental, is an English Nigerian FM radio station that is based in Lagos. It also has a sister radio station under the same brand in Abuja.
History[edit]
Radio Continental[edit]
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Radio Continental started under the name Link FM with its first transmission in 102.3 FM in Lagos. After ten months it was rebranded Unity 102.3 FM, with focus on general entertainment, news and sports.[1]
Max 102.3 FM Lagos[edit]
On 21 October 2017, TVC Communications had an event at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos to celebrate the launching of 102.3 Max FM. The station added presenters Murphy Ijemba and Shine Begho, and retained presenters Wale PowPowPow of Wetin Day programme and Jones Usen of TVC News. TVC said the station will play music for the 15-34 demographic. TVC Communications also replaced Continental Broadcasting Services as the trading name for the business units.[2][3][4][5]
Max 90.9 FM Abuja[edit]
| Broadcast area | Abuja, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 90.9 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TVC Communications |
| Max 102.3 FM Lagos | |
| Links | |
| Website | max909 |
In September 2018, TVC Communications launched Max 90.9 FM in Abuja. The station will follow the same music hits format as the Lagos station. Programmes and presenters include Max Breakfast with Jennifer Nzewunwah and Eyo Henry, Max Hits with Azuka Nsonwu; Watin Dey with Wale PowPowPow, Max Drive with Naomi Oboyi; Max Mix with Nellie, as well as shows from Jones Usen and Murphy Ijemba.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Radio Continental - Nigeria Business Directory and List Of Companies". businesses.connectnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021.
- ^ "TVC Communications launches new Lagos radio station 102.3 Max FM". Vanguard. Nigeria. 24 October 2017.
- ^ "TVC Communications out with new media outfit". The Guardian. 7 November 2017.
- ^ "Max FM replaces Radio Continental". The Nation. 6 November 2017.
- ^ "TVC Communications launches Max 90.9FM in Abuja". The Nation. Nigeria. 18 September 2018.
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