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Why Radio Stations in Northern Nigeria Are Struggling to Survive

Why Radio Stations in Northern Nigeria Are Struggling to Survive

Update: 2025-02-13
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Radio remains Nigeria’s most accessible medium, especially in rural areas, but many stations in Northern Nigeria are struggling to stay on air due to financial challenges.

Rising operational costs and dwindling revenue have forced some stations to broadcast only when they secure advertisements, pushing them toward extinction.

On this World Radio Day, we explore why this is happening and what can be done to save these stations.

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Why Radio Stations in Northern Nigeria Are Struggling to Survive

Why Radio Stations in Northern Nigeria Are Struggling to Survive

Daniel Oluwole