VOICE OF NIGERIA CORPORATION ACT

An Act establishes the Voice of Nigeria as Nigeria's official international radio service, broadcasting Nigerian perspectives in multiple languages. It targets global audiences and the Nigerian diaspora to promote cultural heritage. This serves as a tool for public diplomacy and national image building.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Voice of Nigeria (VON) as Nigeria's official international radio broadcasting service, broadcasting Nigerian perspectives globally in multiple languages.

Who Does It Target?

International audiences in Africa and globally The Nigerian diaspora abroad Federal Ministry of Information and Culture Advertisers on VON international programming

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Project Nigeria's image and cultural heritage globally through high-quality radio broadcasting, serving as a public diplomacy tool.

Key Features

International Broadcasting: VON broadcasts in English, French, Hausa, Arabic, Swahili, and other languages globally. Public Diplomacy: VON is a soft power instrument projecting Nigerian perspectives internationally. News Service: Provides accurate news and information about Nigeria and Africa to international audiences. Cultural Promotion: Broadcasts Nigerian music, culture, and values to diaspora and global audiences.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — VON broadcasts globally from Abuja Coverage: International radio broadcasting Beneficiaries: Nigerian diaspora; Nigeria's international image Funding: Federal Government subvention; advertising

How to Access

Access VON broadcasts globally via shortwave, satellite, or online Advertisers: contact VON Commercial Department Programme proposals: submit through Ministry of Information Application method: Engage VON at https://www.von.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: https://www.von.gov.ng Contact: Voice of Nigeria (VON)

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the National Broadcasting Commission Act 1992, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution on freedom of expression, and the Union Internationale de Radiodiffusion (International Broadcasting Union) guidelines.