Voice of Nigeria Launches Mandarin-Language Broadcast
Voice of Nigeria (VON) has commenced Mandarin-language broadcasting, marking it as the ninth language in its international broadcasting service. The 30-minute program airs every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a repeat on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The program is structured into two segments: the first 15 minutes focus on teaching Mandarin, while the latter 15 minutes cover news and current affairs. This initiative is part of VON's efforts to expand its international broadcasting reach and strengthen engagement with Chinese-speaking audiences.
The Mandarin service follows a collaboration between VON and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, which initiated a Chinese Language and Cultural Teaching Programme launched in May 2026. This partnership aims to promote cultural exchange, media cooperation, and mutual understanding between Nigeria and China, providing a platform that combines language learning with news and current affairs.
With this new service, VON enhances its multilingual broadcasting capabilities and its ability to deliver Nigerian and African perspectives to a broader international audience.
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