Broadcast area | Lagos State |
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Frequency | 107.5MHzFM |
Programming | |
Language | Mixedindigenous and English |
Ownership | |
Owner | Lagos State Radio Corporation |
Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | 6°37′10.767″N3°21′12.719″E / 6.61965750°N 3.35353306°E /6.61965750; 3.35353306 |
Radio Lagos 107.5 FM (also known as Tiwa n' Tiwa) began operations in 1977 as an offshoot of theNigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). It is the firststate-ownedFMradio station inLagos State.[1]
The station originally operated on two A.M. Frequencies (990 kHz.303mtrs and 918 kHz.327mtrs). The need for transformation producedRadio Lagos 107.5 FM (Tiwa n'Tiwa) under the control of the Lagos State Radio Service in 2001.[2]
Radio Lagos is the first predominantly specializedlanguage station, with over 98% of its transmission inYoruba and Egun, and approximately 2% forEnglish bulletins. The station's targetaudience includes Yoruba speaking listeners inLagos and theNigerian diaspora.[3]
The appointment of Mr. Olajide Isiaka Lawal as General Manager of Radio Lagos has been authorized by Lagos State Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu.[4]
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