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'''Max FM''', formerly '''Radio Continental''', is an English language [[List of radio stations in Nigeria|Nigerian FM radio station]] that is based in [[Lagos]]. It also has a sister radio station under the same brand in [[Abuja]], the Nigerian capital city.

RadioMax ContinentalFM first started under the name ''Link FM'' with its first transmission inon band 102.3 FM in Lagos., Afterin tenthe year 2005. Ten months later, it was rebranded ''Unity 102.3 FM'', with focus on general entertainment, news and sports.<ref name="connect">{{cite web |url=https://businesses.connectnigeria.com/view_details/radio-continental-98142.html |title=Radio Continental - Nigeria Business Directory and List Of Companies |website=businesses.connectnigeria.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720230123/https://businesses.connectnigeria.com/view_details/radio-continental-98142.html |archive-date=2021-07-20}} </ref>

On 21 October 2017, TVC Communications had an event at the [[Federal Palace Hotel]] in Lagos to celebrate the launching of 102.3 Max FM. The station added presenters [[Murphy Ijemba]] and [[Shine Begho]], and retained presenters Wale PowPowPow of ''Wetin Day'' programme and Jones Usen of [[TVC News]]. TVC said the station will play music for the 15-34 age demographic. TVC Communications also replaced Continental Broadcasting Services as the trading name for the business units.<ref name="premium times launch">{{cite news

In September 2018, TVC Communications launched Max 90.9 FM in [[Abuja]]. The station willis to follow the same music hits format as the [[Lagos]] station. Programmes and presenters include ''Max Breakfast with Jennifer Nzewunwah and Eyo Henry'', ''Max Hits with Azuka Nsonwu''; ''Watin Dey with Wale PowPowPow'', ''Max Drive with Naomi Oboyi''; ''Max Mix with Nellie'', as well as shows from Jones Usen and Murphy Ijemba.<ref>