Government to license more campus radio stations [Remmy Nweke] A recent four-day workshop to discuss community development principles and strategies for campus radio stations in Lokoja, capital city of Kogi State in the sourthern part of Nigeria, applauded the government's decision to license more radio stations for the country's tertiary institutions. 5 Dec 2007 11:48
Music video project for Africa Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43
Four young Kenyans become mobile reporters “This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56
Major broadcaster selects Indian supplier for its DTH operations in Africa MagnaQuest Technologies Pty Ltd, a global customer management and billing solution provider with its headquarters in Hyderabad, India, has announced that its flagship product MQSubscribe has been chosen by Gateway Broadcast Services. 28 Aug 2007 14:22
APEX awards now Cape to Cairo The Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards have just increased in magnitude following a decision by the custodians of the awards, the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), to extend entry to the rest of the continent. 28 Aug 2007 13:28
Malian politician kicks reporter Apparently upset over election coverage, a Malian politician has assaulted a journalist. 2 Aug 2007 12:45
Mob attacks radio station, city hall, staff injured A Nigerian politician's supporters have ransacked a radio station, attacked journalists with machetes; they then went on to the city hall. 25 May 2007 10:36
Pan-African youth get Up Front Millions of young adults in Africa can now tune in for candid discussions about issues affecting them on Up Front, Voice of America's (VOA) newest radio show. 17 May 2007 17:05
Complaint lodged by Presidency against Highveld Stereo Pretoria – Despite 94.7 Highveld Stereo's pre-emptive strike by suspending the two DJ's concerned, the Legal Adviser to the President, Adv Mojanku Gumbi, has formally lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Complaints Commission against Highveld Stereo over the broadcast on the radio station on 28 April 2004 relating to President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria.
25 May 2004 11:47
94.7 suspends two presenters 94.7 Highveld Stereo has suspended two of its presenters with immediate effect following recent remarks they made on air relating to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. 23 May 2004 12:34