Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- In today's world, nations no longer compete only in markets and militaries, but also in stories. The ability to tell one's own story and tell it well, has become a strategic asset. For decades, the Voice of Nigeria (VON) was that window through which the world listened to Nigeria: its values, its aspirations, its vision. But over time, that once-powerful voice grew faint, muffled by neglect and the restless advance of technology.

Now, the tide is turning. VON is on a steady path of renewal, through reform, innovation, and a restored sense of mission. The station is reconnecting with its founding philosophy: that Nigeria must be heard clearly, with dignity and authority, in the global conversation. At the heart of this...