Crest FM

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Crest FM
Broadcast areaAlagbaka, Akure, Ondo State and Galilee Bus stop, Olodo, Ibadan
Frequency 106.1MHz& 91.1fm
Programming
Language(s)English, Yoruba
Ownership
OwnerOlumide Origunloye
History
First air date
2020
Links
Website crest1061fm.com

Crest FM operating as an arm of Cresthills Media Group currently has two radio stations situated at Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (106.1fm) and Galilee bus stop, Olodo, Ibadan(91.1fm). The radio stations were founded on April 6, 2020 and Feb 6, 2023 respectively. Its Group Chief Operating Officer is Mr. Adeolu Gboyega. [1]

History

Crest FM has been adjudged as one of the fastest growing radio stations in South West, Nigeria not just for its reach and good signal quality but creating positive disruptions in the media space with its programming. In Ondo State for instance, Crest fm houses 80% of the most popular broadcasters in the State thereby making it the listeners and advertisers choice always. In its three years of operations, it has grown to the top of the MPS chart and has recently extended its operations to Oyo State with the establishment of Crest 91.1fm, Ibadan. [2]

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References

  1. "Ondo NIPR Felicitates Adeolu Gboyega On Appointment As Crest FM's Manager, Programme Services". The Precision NG. March 27, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. Oluwayemisi, Joseph (May 12, 2022). Listeners preferences on crest 106.1 fm radio programme (Thesis). Akure&Ibadanxn: National Open University of Nigeria. p. 22.