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NFVCB Boss Calls on Nasarawa to Harness Opportunities in Film Industry

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Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board ((NFVCB) has called on Engr. Abdullahi Sule , governor of Nasarawa State, to establish Nasarawa State Film Classification Board in order to harness opportunities in the industry.

 

Nasarawa is contiguous to the nation’s capital resulting in inflow and outflow of businesses from both sides.

 

According to Thomas, the essence of creating a film classifications board is to oversee the development of movie industry in the state, preserve and protect cultural and moral values of the state, thereby creating more jobs, boosting the state revenue base and projecting cultural her values to the world.

 

He gave this call at the phase 11 of the Nassarawa Youth Empowerment and Capacity Building Programme held earlier in the week at Canal Olympia, Mararaba, Nasarawa state, adding that the programme entails the sensitasation of youths on the importance of film classification and censorship and the various openings in the film and video sector that they can leverage to empower themselves.

 

Thomas said he believes there is an urgent need to tap into the inherent opportunities and gains in the film industry for the state, noting that Nigeria is now the new emerging film market in the global space.

 

“It is in our interest that this development will underpin the people driven policies and strides of the government and endear it more to the people of the state”, he said.

 

The event, with the theme, ‘Revisiting the Fundamentals of Cinema Culture’, is a prelude to the grand opening of a 300-seater capacity green multipurpose cinema by Canal Olympia.

 

“This cinema would be an innovative, modern and multipurpose space for talent incubation and home for new and emerging talents. It has the modest potential to create 100,000 direct and indirect jobs within the Mararaba and Karu axis of Nasarawa State alone, with its attendant huge revenue streams to the federal and state governments. The cinema is expected to be completed in November 2019, while operations will commence in December 2019.

 

“Nigeria Film Industry has enjoyed tremendous success including the reported 758.1 million naira realised from movie sales at weekends between January -March 2919 alone; while the Nigerian film industry recently surpassed India’s Bollywood to become the second largest film industry on the planet after Hollywood, with Nollywood marking up 5% of Nigeria’s total GDP and creating about five million jobs.

 

Giving account of the board so far, he said the 2018 revenue increased by about 25.5% from that of 2017 to about $3.8 billion, explaining that the board has since the inception of the current management classified a total of 1851 films.

 

This he said is a sharp rise from an annual average of 30 percent despite the industry churning out about 1,600 movies yearly.

 

“The number of approved screens has surged from five to about forty five. While are not resting on our oars and have set a target to increase this number exponentially, we are confident that the improvements are all signs of the growing confidence in the board and the security of the market for investment, having improved on our media literacy and sensitization drive by directly reaching out to the underserved in terms of information dissemination, public enlightenment and reenergizing our enforcement and compliance activities”.

 

The Governor of Nasarawa State commended the National Film and Video Censors Board for the initiative aimed at sanitising our youths and women on the imperative of film classification and censorship including various opportunities in the film and video sector which our youth could leverage to empower themselves for self-reliance and prosperity.

 

He added that the upsurge in the industry calls for appropriate regulation and censorship to guard against piracy and other abuse capable of undermining the culture and tradition of people.


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Techy Accountants in partnership with ACCA Host AccounTech Summit to Empower Finance Professionals

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The AccounTech Summit, hosted by The Techy Accountant in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), is a groundbreaking event designed to navigate the evolving landscape of the finance industry in the digital era.

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Recognizing the critical need for finance professionals to adapt to technological advancements and emerging trends, this summit is a driving force for innovation, transformation, and progress.

The event is set to take place as follows:

Date: August 15th, 2024,

Location: Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos, Victoria Island, Nigeria.

Time: 9:00 A.M

The summit aims to celebrate achievements in the finance sector, support entrepreneurship ventures, and enlighten participants on industry challenges and opportunities. With a focus on bridging the employability gap and promoting high-quality skill development in finance, the summit aims to address the evolving landscape of the industry in the digital age.

Over the past six years, The Techy Accountant has graduated over 1000 finance professionals and trained more than 5000 individuals worldwide.

Event Highlights

The one-day event will bring together over 200 attendees, including finance professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and Techies.

Attendees can expect a day of immersive learning and collaboration, culminating in an award and grant ceremony. Event Highlights include keynote sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all centred around the theme “Emerging Tech in Accounting & Finance – A Game Changer.”

Commenting on the summit, Mrs. Toyin Olufon, Founder of The Techy Accountant stated, “We believe in equipping finance professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing industry”.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mopelola Jatto, CFA, Regional Head, ACCA Nigeria remarked, “Partnering with The Techy Accountant underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and driving excellence in the finance profession. Together, we aim to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the digital age.”

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://thetechyaccountant.org/event/the-techy-accountants-account-tech-summit-2024


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NASENI, Nasarawa State, Firm to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant in North-Central Geo-political Zone

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National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to collaborate with Nasarawa state government and Bobtrack Tractors, a division of Saint Bob Motors Limited to start the manufacturing and assembling of tractors in the north-central geo-political zone.

Left to Right: The Chief Executive Officer, Bob Track Ltd, Mr. Ibifiri A.C Bob Manuel; the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, and Mr. Jerry of Bob Track Ltd, during a courtesy visit at NASENI Headquarters on Monday, April 22nd, 2024.

The facilities and infrastructure available at one of NASENI’s Institutes, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI), Lafia, Nasarawa state will be used for assembling and manufacturing of the tractors.

According to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the project which is aimed at creating wealth and jobs for Nigerian youths is in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of ensuring food security and promotion of mechanized farming and agro-business in the country. Halilu disclosed this when the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdulahi A. Sule led a delegation comprising of Bob Track Tractors to pay a visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, April 22nd, 2024.

Mr. Halilu who assured Governor Sule and the delegation of NASENI’s readiness to do business with them, said, “the Agency is willing to partner with you and sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) so that in the next couple of weeks we will move into action.”

He disclosed that Mr. President had recognized NASENI as a national brand and its National Tractor Recovery Programme wherein 55,000 tractors would be refurbished for mechanized farming nationwide.

In his remarks, Governor Sule said, he aligned with NASENI’s vision of collaborating and promoting made-in-Nigeria goods and also believed that government’s role is to provide a level playing field necessary for businesses to thrive.

The objective of his visit, he said, was to introduce the Bob Track Tractors which deals in assembling and manufacturing of tractor and farm implements with offices in Port Harcourt to NASENI so that it could utilize the existing facilities at AMEDI, Lafia for assembling of tractors instead of acquiring a new land for the business.

The CEO of Bob Track Tractors, Mr. Ibifiri A.C. Bob Manuel said, “We are ready to take up the facility that you have in Nasarawa State, create employment and wealth for the youths in the area and also use it as a hub to drive mechanized agricultural vision of the present administration. We are willing to invest in Nasarawa state with help of His Excellency, his team and NASENI.”


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ARISE News Channel Goes Live in SA, 9 Other Southern African Countries

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ARISE News Channel, Africa’s premier broadcaster, has announced its expansion into South Africa and nine other Southern African countries.

ARISE News Channel Goes Live in SA, 9 Other Southern African Countries

The channel is now available on Multichoice/DSTV Channel 416 in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

With this expansion, ARISE News Channel is now live in 54 African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Sudan, Ghana, Senegal, and Cote d’Ivoire, among others.

Celebrating its 11th anniversary on January 31, ARISE News Channel continues to showcase Africa’s diversity in business, politics, technology, commerce, science, sports, show business, and fashion, while projecting the best of Africa and its cultures globally.

Nduka Obaigbena, chairman and editor-in-chief of ARISE News Channel,, expressed determination to launch the channel in all countries worldwide, stating, “The move to Southern Africa reaffirms ARISE News Channel’s position as the leading broadcaster in Africa with independence and clear thinking. We are determined to celebrate the best of Africa and tell the African story in the global marketplace.”

He added, “We shall continually showcase the emerging African century where Nigeria and other African countries will be some of the leading economies around the world. This is a marathon and not a dash: we will do for Nigeria and Africa what the CNN, the BBCs, and Aljazeeras have done for their nations and regions. In the emerging African AI- driven new information highway, no one will shape your narrative better than you.”


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