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Broadcasting Corporation of Niger State
Crystal FM 91.3 Minna
News and information
Timely bulletins, public affairs, policy awareness, and trusted local updates for everyday listeners.
Public service broadcasting for Niger State
A sharper, stronger radio experience for listeners, partners, and the community.
BCNS Crystal FM 91.3 Minna delivers trusted news, educational programmes, live conversation, culture, music, and community updates designed for audiences across Niger State and beyond.
Live studio stream available
Daily schedule from 5:30 AM
Advertising and announcements
91.3 FM
Flagship Minna frequency
Boosta Station
Minna, Bida, Kontagora, Mokwa, New Bussa
News + Culture
Public information, talk, music, and outreach
Now On Air
Public service programmes, bulletins, music, and community conversation all day.
Signal Energy
Built for modern listeners on mobile, desktop, and popup live player.
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Popup player available for continuous listening
Broadcasting with purpose
Informing, educating, and entertaining through public service radio.
About the station
The station at the center of news, culture, and community communication.
Broadcasting Corporation of Niger State is the state public broadcasting institution serving listeners through reliable information, educational content, cultural preservation, public awareness campaigns, and entertainment programming.
- Public interest radio coverage focused on state updates, local voices, and community concerns.
- Professional programme scheduling that blends faith, talk, music, sports, and national news.
- Accessible contact points for advertising, studio requests, sponsored shows, and public notices.
- Modernized website experience that works cleanly across desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
Live studio stream
Community-centered content
Coverage beyond Minna
Core services
Everything listeners and partners expect from a professional radio station.
The site now presents the station more clearly with direct access to listening, scheduling, coverage details, newsroom information, and commercial support.
Live audio access
One-click live streaming with popup listening for office work, commutes, and continuous listening.
Advertising support
Jingles, sponsored slots, announcements, and custom commercial partnerships for businesses and institutions.
Public notices
Community messages, event information, emergency communication, and public awareness campaigns.
Daily programming
Quick look at the on-air flow.
The full timetable lives on the schedule page, but these day parts make it easy for listeners to find the kind of programme they want quickly.
Morning block
05:30 AM - 10:30 AM- 05:30 AMStation identification and early tune-in.
- 06:00 AMMorning Prayer in Islam.
- 07:00 AMSponsored programme and audience reach programming.
- 08:00 AMProgramme Parade and lineup presentation.
Midday block
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM- 10:30 AMCommercial placements and sponsor visibility.
- 12:00 PMMid-Day News Update and information break.
- 02:00 PMNational Network News and wider national coverage.
Afternoon and evening
04:15 PM onward- 04:15 PMSports Arena and sports analysis.
- EveningTalk, music, public service features, and audience engagement.
- FlexibleSpecial events and breaking coverage when needed.
Programming note: Schedules may shift during special broadcasts, major state announcements, live events, or breaking news coverage.
Coverage and frequencies
A BCNS network that reaches key communities across Niger State.
Crystal FM remains the flagship FM presence in Minna while sister and booster locations extend the wider state broadcasting footprint.
Crystal FM, Minna
91.3 FM
The flagship FM signal for Minna with live studio programming and streaming access.
Bida Station
1143 kHz AM
Medium wave service supporting wider access for listeners in and around Bida.
Kontagora Station
1008 kHz AM
Broadcast support for listeners in the Kontagora axis and adjoining communities.
Mokwa Station
1476 kHz AM
Local access point for public service information, radio programming, and notices.
New Bussa Station
981 kHz AM
Coverage support for the New Bussa area as part of the broader BCNS network.
Public service reach
Statewide focus
Shared mission across news, education, culture, entertainment, and civic communication.
Why the station matters
A heritage signal presented in a more modern digital experience.
State broadcasting heritage anchored in public communication and service delivery.
FM identity established as a major broadcast voice for Minna and nearby audiences.
The station frequency moved from 91.2 to 91.3 during station upgrade efforts.
Live streaming, contact channels, and clear calls to action now support digital users better.
Commercial opportunities
Advertising information that is easier to understand and easier to act on.
Businesses, agencies, institutions, and event promoters can use the station for jingles, announcements, sponsored segments, and campaign visibility.
- 15-second, 30-second, 45-second, and 60-second commercial rate guidance.
- Public announcement rates for personal and institutional communication.
- Clear contact routes for sponsorships, special packages, and event partnerships.
15 sec and 30 sec jingles
Fast awareness spots for event reminders, product mentions, campaigns, and station mentions.
Announcements
Personal notices, public advisories, meetings, community events, and institutional information.
Sponsorships
Branded support for special segments, coverage partnerships, and campaign-driven programming.
Audience reach
Cross-community visibility supported by broadcast heritage, recognizable voices, and local relevance.
Send a studio request
Prepare a shout-out, greeting, or simple message for the station.
This form opens WhatsApp with your message already structured so your request is easier for the studio team to read and confirm.
Useful newsroom info
Important information visitors usually look for first.
Brand name, audio file or script, preferred dates, desired airtime, contact phone number, and payment reference where applicable.
Campaign awareness, community outreach, event promotion, public notices, sponsored shows, and local audience engagement.
Schedules may change for live events, government announcements, breaking developments, or special public service coverage.
Newsroom and updates
Explore the station story, editorial focus, and communication guidelines.
BCNS heritage
Learn how the station network traces back to 1979 and why public broadcasting still matters.
Read newsroom pageCoverage guide
Find the frequencies, contact points, and service overview for Minna and the wider network.
View station detailsSubmission guidance
See how to prepare announcement requests, advert briefs, and studio communication clearly.
Open advert page