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Base 101.1 FM Launches in Lagos, Ushering in a New Era OF Innovation in Nigerian Broadcasting
Base FM’s programming slate includes politically charged talk shows, original music showcases, interactive social forums, and hyper-local content aimed at amplifying the voices of young Nigerians.

The city of Lagos has welcomed a powerful new voice in its already vibrant media ecosystem with the official launch of Base 101.1 FM, a next-generation radio station committed to redefining the boundaries of radio broadcasting in Nigeria and across West Africa.
The station is the brainchild of Adebowale Ewedemi, a widely respected media entrepreneur and broadcast strategist with a two-decade track record of creating and transforming FM stations across the country.
Known for his extraordinary ability in radio innovation, Ewedemi’s latest creation is being celebrated as a bold, timely response to the demands of a fast-evolving digital media audience.“Base FM is more than just a frequency,” said Ewedemi during the unveiling ceremony held at the station’s state-of-the-art studios in Lekki.
“It’s a platform for cultural expression, social conversation, and next-generation storytelling. We are building a station where original content, community voice, and technological innovation converge.”
The station was designed and built by Wale Ewedemi for the Baseline Group, where he serves as MD and CEO.
With previous successes in Lagos with 92.3 Inspiration FM, 96.9 Cool FM Abuja, 99.9 Kiss FM in Abuja and Lagos, Blaze FM in Anambra State, Today FM in Port Hacourt and many more across the country, Ewedemi has consistently demonstrated an exceptional capacity to build and scale radio stations with lasting national impact.
His original contributions to the media industry have influenced policy, trained generations of on-air talent, and introduced bold programming formats that continue to resonate with audiences across Nigeria.
Base FM’s programming slate includes politically charged talk shows, original music showcases, interactive social forums, and hyper-local content aimed at amplifying the voices of young Nigerians.
Industry watchers are calling the launch a defining moment in Nigerian media.
Ewedemi’s leadership is viewed as a model of sustained excellence, aligning with international standards for extraordinary professionals whose careers demonstrate a consistent record of national and industry influence.
As part of its launch, Base FM is also integrating cross-platform content strategy, merging FM broadcasting with live video, podcasting, social media, and audience analytics to deliver content where and how the audience wants it.
This vision places the station firmly at the intersection of traditional radio and immersive digital experiences.
“There’s a global renaissance in audio,” Ewedemi added, but Africa must define its own voice. Base FM is our response to that call—a creative lab, a training ground, and a catalyst for original African narratives.”
Already, the station has sparked interest from international development partners, global media stakeholders, and Nigerian tech and entertainment brands seeking forward-facing partnerships.
With Lagos as its base and national expansion on the horizon, Base FM is positioning itself as a continental influencer in the future of African broadcasting.
With previous successes in Lagos with 92.3 Inspiration FM, 96.9 Cool FM Abuja, 99.9 Kiss FM in Abuja and Lagos, Blaze FM in Anambra State, Today FM in Port Hacourt and many more across the country, Ewedemi has consistently demonstrated an exceptional capacity to build and scale radio stations with lasting national impact.
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CIoD appoint new DG Nolas-Alausa

The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025.
He is aLearning and Development Consultant with over 22 years of leadership experience across Africa.
Dr. Nolas-Alausa brings to CIoD Nigeria a dynamic blend of strategic insight, communication expertise, and a deep commitment to institutional growth and capacity building.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIoD Nigeria, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, said: “On behalf of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, I am pleased to officially welcome Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.
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LASG declares 176 estates illegal for lacking approved layouts
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.

Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates at the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state illegal.
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.
He added that the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda of the government by operating without approved layouts.
Consequently, the government has given the owners a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals.
The estates, which were deemed illegal due to the failure of the owners to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the ministry, yesterday.
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VISA: US demanding $15,000 down payment for some visitors
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.

The US State Department says that some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on migration.
Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000” as collateral for the issuance of their visa.
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.
“Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance,” the agency said in a notice to be published Tuesday in the US Federal Register.
The 12-month program would only affect foreign nationals from countries considered to have “high visa overstay rates” based on a 2023 Department of Homeland Security report, the notice said.
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