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  • Saudi govt to ensure gender equal salaries – Crown Prince

    The authorities of Saudi Arabia are working on legislation that will equalize women’s salaries with men’s salaries, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

    “We are working on an initiative, which we will launch in the near future, to introduce regulations ensuring equal pay for men and women,” the crown prince said in an interview with the CBS broadcaster.

    According to bin Salman, these measures will increase the proportion of working women from 22 per cent currently.

    The crown prince admitted that women in his country do not yet have full rights, but noted that he considers women and men equal.

    The change in the social status of women is part of the Vision 2030 strategy of the Saudi Arabian authorities.

    Earlier in March, the Kingdom allowed women to serve in the armed forces. A total of 140 positions were opened, and 107,000 applied to those positions.

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    In addition, women were allowed to work in restaurants, and in prosecution.

    In 2017, Saudi authorities lifted a ban on driving cars for women.

    Permission will come into force in June this year.

    Women were also allowed to attend public entertainment events.

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed a series of major changes that touched the country’s economy, social and political spheres, since King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud took the throne in 2015.

    A significant role in the reform process in the country belongs to Mohammed bin Salman, who was appointed as Crown Prince in June 2017.

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  • CBS invests in TVC, Radio Continental

    In line with its ongoing restructuring, the management of Continental Broadcasting Services (CBS) has announced their commitment to increase investments in the television and radio businesses aimed at improving the viewing and listening experience of its esteemed audience.

    The investment objectives also include shooting the stations to a pole-position in the media industry rankings, thus making them the first choice for advertisers in Nigeria.

    The investments will cut across CBS three major properties,  which are: TVC Entertainment; TVC News and Radio Continental.

    The CBS CEO, Andrew Hanlon, said viewers, listeners and advertisers on the channels should be ready for exciting times as the execution of the plan takes with immediate effect.

    “I am delighted to confirm today (yesterday) that substantial investments will be made in programming and content across our TV and radio stations to improve viewers and advertisers’ appeal in the CBS Group offering.

    “This will involve a substantial spend on technology and transmission equipment. The plan, which was recently approved by the CBS Board, will also lead to improved general working conditions for our 350 staff who will be at the heart of everything we do” Hanlon said.

  • CBS announces multimillion-dollar investment in TVC, Radio Continental

    CBS announces multimillion-dollar investment in TVC, Radio Continental

    In line with its ongoing restructuring, the management of Continental Broadcasting Services (CBS) has announced their commitment to increase investments in the television and radio businesses aimed at improving the viewing and listening experience of its esteemed audience.

    The investment objectives also include shooting the stations to a pole-position in the media industry rankings, thus making them the first choice for advertisers in Nigeria.

    The investments will cut across CBS three major properties which are: TVC Entertainment; TVC News and Radio Continental.

    Making the announcement on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer, Continental Broadcasting Services, Mr Andrew Hanlon said viewers, listeners and advertisers on the channels should be ready for exciting times as the execution of the plan commence with immediate effect.

    I am delighted to confirm today that substantial investments will be made in programming and content across our TV and radio stations to improve viewers and advertisers’ appeal in the CBS Group offering. This will involve a substantial spend on technology and transmission equipment.

    “The plan, which was recently approved by the CBS Board, will also lead to improved general working conditions for our 350 staff who will be at the heart of everything we do,” Hanlon said.

    Hanlon further added that “as Nigeria steadily recovers from its economic recession, investments in critical sectors like this will definitely serve as the bedrock for expediting the objectives of the government and effectively revive the economy”.

  • CBS REGALES FAMILIES WITH FUN MOMENTS

    IT was 20 days of unlimited fun for families as the 2015 edition of the Continental Broadcasting Services (CBS) Family Funfair held sway from Monday, December 7, to Sunday, December 27, 2015.

    The fair which held at the company’s head office in Ikosi Ketu, Lagos featured live performances from top Nigerian Hip hop and Fuji artistes, including Adekunle Gold, Helen Paul and Obesere.

    Speaking on the success of the Funfair, Director Programs, Continental Broadcasting Service, Morayo Afolabi-Brown described the 2015 edition as a superb fair.

    Afolabi-Brown said; “the 2015 edition of CBS Family Funfair was in every sense an unforgettable experience, right from the start date till the end. What we did differently this year was to ensure that every single idea was a reflection of the theme of the fair.”

    The programme was made even more memorable, she said, as CBS provided entertainment, games and refreshments appropriate for all age groups in a harmonious atmosphere backed by adequate security.

    CBS Family Funfair is an annual fair that allows families and schools to come out for a great day of fun and unforgettable experience in complete safety, and a superb community atmosphere.

  • TVC News Nigeria begins transmission

    TVC News Nigeria begins transmission

    Continental Broadcasting Service (CBS) will today begin the transmission of a Nigerian-based news television channels to provide round-the-clock local news, reports and analysis for Nigerians at home and abroad.

    Head, TVC News Nigeria, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, said the new station is positioned as the preferred Nigerian channel for breaking news with authoritative and professional journalistic stamp on the nation’s news business.

    He said TVC Nigeria “will provide a 24-hour real-time, reliable and accurate Nigeria-centric news, current affairs and documentaries to Nigerian audience.”

    Kolade-Otitoju said the new channel will be the leading television news channel in Nigeria and the first to break the news.

    The statement said the channel would focus on people-oriented and developmental journalism that will help the public discover and understand their challenges and discover homegrown solutions.

    The Chief Operating Officer, Lemi Olalemi, said the new channel is meant to serve the interest of Nigerians, who desire breaking news and updates on the go and often rely on foreign news agencies for breaking news stories.

    His words: “For many years, we understood that we could make a positive contribution to the news and information available in and about Nigeria and what we are announcing today will help us achieve that goal.

    “TVC News Nigeria will significantly expand our existing viewership and distribution footprint in Nigeria, as well as increase our newsgathering and reporting efforts in the country.

    “We have acquired the state-of-the-art equipment and engaged the best hands in the industry across the country to deliver a truly Nigerian news content. I am both exceptionally pleased and very proud that we could take this very important step.”

    “Our viewers have clearly demonstrated that they like the way TVC provides the alternative news angles to stories, compelling, in-depth news to audiences across Africa and indeed the world.

    “Our commitment to the voice of the voiceless, bringing stories from under-reported regions of the country and putting the people at the centre of our news agenda is at the heart of what we do. Everyone at TVC takes great pride in the independence, impartiality, professionalism and courage of our journalism.”

    The Lagos-based channel is the latest addition to the growing CBS Media Network, which consists of TVC Entertainment, TVC News Africa, Radio Continental and Adaba FM.

    The channel will broadcast on Consat Channel 190 effective today.

  • DStv expands bouquet offering

    DStv expands bouquet offering

    COME Tuesday, November 12, four new and exciting entertainment channels will be added to DStv, as announced by the management of the content provider. In what it described as an ongoing effort to constantly improve its offering, CBS Drama, CBS Action, JimJam and MGM will join an array of channels on the DStv platform.

    MGM and JimJam will be available to all DStv subscribers while CBS Action and CBS Drama will be available to subscribers from DStv Family to DStv Premium.

    This new range of channels, DStv’s management revealed, includes programming which covers action packed drama, iconic and unforgettable series, kid’s entertainment and an unparalleled range of Oscar winning movies.

    The launch of these new channels, according to Nico Meyer, CEO of MultiChoice Africa, is in line with the outfit’s Africa’s philosophy which is to continuously find fresh content that will bring the very best in the subscribers’ home television viewing experience.

    “We are determined to maintain our position as Africa’s leader in quality content. As the leading multi-platform pay TV operator in the continent we are determined to remain first place in the hearts and minds of our viewers. I am certain that the launch of this four-channel combo will do exactly that and put us on par with world trends,” Meyer said.