Max FM

This article is about the Nigerian radio stations. For other stations, see Max FM (disambiguation).

Max FM Lagos
Broadcast areaLagos State, Ogun State, Nigeria
Frequency102.3 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMusic
Ownership
OwnerTVC Communications
Max 90.9 FM Abuja
History
First air date
2005
Former names
Radio Continental (2005–2017)
Links
Websitemax1023.fm

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

Radio Continental

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

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

Max 90.9 FM
Broadcast areaAbuja, Nigeria
Frequency90.9 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMusic
Ownership
OwnerTVC Communications
Max 102.3 FM Lagos
Links
Websitemax909.fm

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

  1. ^ "Radio Continental - Nigeria Business Directory and List Of Companies". businesses.connectnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021.
  2. ^ Augoye, Jayne (23 October 2017). "TVC Communications launches new radio station". Premium Times.
  3. ^ "TVC Communications launches new Lagos radio station 102.3 Max FM". Vanguard. Nigeria. 24 October 2017.
  4. ^ "TVC Communications out with new media outfit". The Guardian. 7 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Max FM replaces Radio Continental". The Nation. 6 November 2017.
  6. ^ "TVC Communications launches Max 90.9FM in Abuja". The Nation. Nigeria. 18 September 2018.