Since 2009
With a population of almost 115 million, Nigeria is the most highly populated country in Africa, and has an incredibly diverse population. There are over 470 different languages in use in Nigeria and many Nigerians don’t currently have the opportunity to hear about Jesus in their own language.
In 2009 The Tide® began broadcasting in Nigeria using the Efik language, and since then has been steadily adding programs in more languages. We currently have programming in 11 different Nigerian languages that have the potential to be heard by millions of people who do not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
An important aspect of The Tide ministry in Nigeria is our “Radios for Nigeria” project. Although the country is rich in agricultural land, mineral resources, and oil reserves, a third of the population lives below the poverty line and are too poor to buy a radio. As people give towards this project The Tide ministry places radios in villages throughout Nigeria. Most of these radios are being given to village leaders or the heads of extended families. Through these radios many people are now hearing the Gospel message in their own language and responding positively to God’s offer of salvation.
News from
Nigeria
UNICEF Reports That Children Are Being Used as ‘Human Bombs’ in Nigeria
UNICEF recently reported disturbing news out of Nigeria, where Boko Haram insurgents are using children as “human bombs” in the northeast part of the country. According to UNICEF, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, the past year has seen a...
Muslim Student Comes to the Aid of a Christian After Listening to The Tide®
The Tide® recently heard an amazing story of two students in Nigeria—one Muslim and one Christian—who were connected because of a Tide radio program. Director Don Shenk reported that a Christian student in Nigeria was accused of blasphemy by Muslim students, then...
From the Mailbag: Albania, India, Kosovo, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
A sampling of letters from those whose hearts have been touched by The Tide radio programs. Full names and location are not included to protect identity. Albania I love listening to Pastor Hervin. I learned a lot from the Bible because of his radio show. His passion...
From the Mailbag: India, Albania, & Nigeria
A sampling of letters from those whose hearts have been touched by The Tide radio programs. (Full names and locations are not included to protect identity.) Albania I was raised as a Muslim and believed that was the best way to go, until one day the Lord Jesus...
A Consistent Mission
What a joy it is to experience spring after a long harsh winter! How wonderful it is also to know with confidence that as we pass through various seasons and changes of life God is consistent and sustains us in every season. Even though we may not enjoy...
A Compelling Message
Throughout history, nations have fought fiercely against each other and civil wars have raged within countries for one reason or another. Millions of lives have been lost in these conflicts; some died as soldiers fighting for a cause they believed in, others...
Building a Foundation of Truth in Nigeria
In both of his letters to Timothy, Paul warned that there would be those who would turn away from sound doctrine and succumb to the influence of tradition and myths (See 1st Tim. 1:3-4 and 2nd Tim. 4:3-4). The Tide radio ministry places a high priority on...
Violence in Nigeria Intensifies
Boko Haram Last week, three states in Nigeria have declared a state of emergency after Reverend Faye Pama Musa was murdered by a Muslim militant group called the Boko Haram. Just this week, a strict curfew was implemented in affected states. Boko Haram has...