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  • ZUFF 2017: Organisers want more festivals to market Nigerian films

    ZUFF 2017: Organisers want more festivals to market Nigerian films

    Chidia Maduekwe, Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation ( NFC ) and Chairman of ZUMA Film Festival ( ZUFF ) has called for more film festivals to attract investors and create market for Nigeria films.

    He made the call during an interview on Sunday night on the side line of events at the 2017 edition of ZUMA Film Festival held in Abuja.

    The eight edition of the Nigerian prestigious film fiesta, with the theme, “Feast on Films”, holds from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 at the Jabi Lake Mall in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    According to Maduekwe, as the Nigerian film industry grows, it needs to be promoted as a viable investment option to both local and the international business communities, and film festivals are veritable platforms to be used.

    “We are aware of the tremendous impact of the Nigerian film industry on the economy of the nation, Africa and indeed around the world.

    “The enormous impact of Nollywood, as the industry is popularly called, is to be further strengthened through Film Festivals,” he said.

    He further explained that in order to effectively showcase Nollywood as a viable investment opportunity and alternative means of employment and wealth creation, the once biennial ZUFF, will be held annually.

    “This is to position the festival and bring it to par with others in Africa and other parts of the world, and to sustainably stimulate film production activities in the country.

    “We are also optimistic that negotiation for co-production deals, sell of film rights as well as investment opportunities will be explored.”

    According to him, the 2017 edition of the film festival was packaged to showcase Nigeria’s film industry, art, culture and tourism as alternative means of employment and wealth creation.

    “This year, we mounted a re-branded ZUMA Film Festival designed to explore the economic and audiovisual potentials of Africa’s largest motion picture industry

    Also, a report states that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who was the chief host, commended the organisers of the ZUFF and pledged Government’s support to the growth of the film industry. ZUMA Film Festival ( ZUFF )

    “Since diversification of the economy is crucial to this Government, the movie industry is a viable option, and government will give all necessary support to ensure that it does well,” he said

    A reports indicates that the ZUMA Film Festival, now in its 8th edition, is platform for Nigerian film practitioners to network with their counterparts from other parts of the world and thus stimulates co-production and financing opportunities.

    It presents the Nigerian film industry as a vibrant and viable investment option to Nigeria and international business communities

    The 2017 edition of the festival featured ‘Emerging Talent Film Exposition’, where top filmmakers and actors, including Kunle Afolayan, held master classes for young and upcoming actors.

    It also presented, among others, exhibition days like Lagos Day, Kano Day, Abia Day and Morocco Day, as well as ‘Celebrities Hangout”, where fans met and familiarize with film celebrities of their choices.

    Film stakeholders and investors within and outside the shores of Nigeria attended the film festival.

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  • Philippines probe dengue vaccine programme

    Philippines probe dengue vaccine programme

    The Philippines ’ Justice Department on Monday ordered an investigation into the dengue immunisation of no fewer than 750,000 children using a vaccine that might have harmful effects on patients.

    The programme was suspended on Friday after the French vaccine-maker, Sanofi Pasteur revealed that children, who were given the vaccine but had not previously been infected by dengue might be at risk of contracting a more dangerous strain.

    The National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI ) would look into “the alleged danger to public health arising from the 3.5-billion-peso (70-million-dollar) anti-dengue vaccination drive … and if evidence so warrants, to file appropriate charges thereon,” Justice Secretary, Vitaliano Aguirre, said.

    “Was it correct to order that much worth of vaccine and that 750,000 children were given the vaccine when it was just four months since it was given the licence? Is that right?” Aguirre told a news conference.

    “Is there criminal liability? A graft and corruption aspect?” he asked.

    Read also: Ongoing vaccination to prevent Yellow Fever – Kwara Govt

    Pasteur, which developed the vaccine Dengvaxia, noted that so far, no death had been reported as a result of receiving the immunisation.

    “As far as we know, as far as we are made aware, there are no reported deaths that are related to dengue vaccination,” Ruby Dizon, Medical Director at Sanofi Pasteur Philippines, told a news conference

    “Rest assurred, monitoring is continuing, we are working with the Department of Health … to make sure this is maintained,” she added.

    The Department of Health launched the nationwide immunisation programme in April 2016, targeting children aged  nine years and above.

    The Philippines was the first country in the world to launch a nationwide dengue vaccination programme using Sanofi’s Dengvaxia, which is also approved for use in more than 15 countries.

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  • Diversification will boost economy – Lai Mohammed

    Diversification will boost economy – Lai Mohammed

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji  Lai Mohammed, has said the nation has gradually commenced the diversification of its economy from oil to creative industry to boost internally generated revenue ( IGR ) and meet international standard.

    Mohammed, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Grace Gekpe, stated this during the grand finale of Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) beauty pageant at Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

    The event ended in the early hours of Monday.

    The minister said the government was focusing its attention on developing the creative sector as an alternative means of boosting the nation’s economy.

    “The ministry has discovered that the creative industry is an alternative to oil and that is why we are doing a lot to support the sector,” he said

    According to him, the creative industry is an area that opens up employment opportunities for talented youths, thereby, reducing unemployment and possible youthful crimes.

    Mohammed commended Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, the Heritage Ambassador to QMA, for her efforts in promoting culture, and advised other groups to encourage the youths to develop more interest in promoting their cultures.

    “Promoters of our culture and tradition such as Princess Ademiluyi should be encouraged because she is complementing the efforts of the government to ensure that our culture does not go into extinction.

    “Such a cultural pageant as the QMA will also empower young girls not only to learn their traditional language and history, but also make them to be creative and productive,” he said.

    The minister also encouraged more groups in the entertainment industry to key into programmes that would promote Made-in-Nigerian fabrics, foods, dances and local languages which would make the country the world’s tourist attraction.

    The 2017 QMA pageant produced 22 year-old, Oluwatosin Shola-Shittu, an indigene of Ikere Ekiti , Ekiti State as the new queen.

    Shola-Shittu emerged the winner out of no fewer than 500 young girls who registered for the second edition of QMA cultural beauty pageant.

    Shola-Shittu received a cash prize of N5 million, which she was expected to use for investment as part of the empowerment programme of youths initiated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the patron of the pageant.

    The new queen was crowned by the outgoing queen, Blessing Animasahun.

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  • NSCDC destroys 28 illegal refineries in Edo

    NSCDC destroys 28 illegal refineries in Edo

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Edo Command, says it has destroyed 28 illegal refineries in the state in the last eleven months.

    The Commandant of the Corps, Mr Makinde Ayinla, disclosed this on Monday in Benin.

    Ayinla said that of the figure, 15 were destroyed in Edo South; five in Edo Central and eight in Edo North.

    He also said that an estimated 500,000 litres of illegally refined and adulterated petroleum product was seized as well as destroyed within the period.

    He said the command so far had 17 pending cases in court, while it had secured five convictions of suspects.

    The commandant also said that within the period under review the command had arrested 22 suspects for armed robbery, drug trafficking and prostitution.

    Read also: NSCDC arrests 12 suspects, secures 2 convictions in Edo

    He said that the suspects had since been handed over to relevant authorities for further action.

    He attributed the achievement to the “resilience, commitment and doggedness” of personnel of the command.

    Ayinla also commended sister security agencies for collaborating with the Corps, saying: ” let us continue to keep the flag flying”.

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    If you are a man and you have a wife or you are in a serious relationship, then I want you to invest the next 5-10 minutes of your time to read this article right now.

    And here’s why…

    According to a recent study by condom manufacturer Durex; 29,000 people in 36 countries were interviewed on their likelihood to cheat of their partners, Nigerian Women were considered to be the most unfaithful in the world!

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    To my dismay and utter betrayal, I saw my beloved and ‘faithful’ wife being banged and spread wide from side to side by another man who seemed to be in total control of the game. My wife was screaming, moaning, and enjoying herself in ways I had never seen her before.

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    My first impulse was to pick a knife off the kitchen cabinet. I almost did.  If I had done that, chances were that I would have committed murder that day and my entire family and bright career would have been brought to shambles.

    I decided to kill that thought of murder, and at least see the face of the person who is rough handling my wife.  Then I saw his face, it wasn’t my boss, or neighbour, or best friend.  It was hers.

    The guy who had always been there.  They were very close friends before I met her.  They were still friends even while we dated.  When we were getting married, she asked me to make him one of my groomsmen.

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    They had been friends ever since.  At first I was uncomfortable with how close they were. However, she told me he was like a brother to her.  Then he got a girlfriend, who he eventually married and I never saw him in that light again – a threat. 

    Until that unfortunate moment of course, when stark reality stared me in the face like a one-eyed monster…

    ALL BECAUSE I HAD A SEXUAL PROBLEM AND DIDN’T FIX IT IN TIME; AND SHE ALWAYS TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY TOO MUCH THAT SHE UNDERSTANDS.

    It was at that moment that the eternal words from my grandmother resounded in my head:

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    1. 39% of Nigerian women are currently cheating on their husbands due to lack of attention and of course the INABILITY of the MAN to perform is MATRIMONIAL DUTIES.
    • 24% of Nigerian women are tending towards depression and extra-marital affairs due to SEXUAL STARVATION or BAD SEX LIFE. There is a 65% chance that they will cheat on their husbands in a matter of weeks.

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    1. 77% of Nigerian men actually believe that they are great in bed…A Sex god! Very funny. However, studies show that only about 21% are actually good at knocking the hell out of their partner’s P*SS*Y; the remaining 56% are living in delusion because when they bang their wives, they hear her moan.

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  • Kano to propose compulsory HIV Testing bill

    Kano to propose compulsory HIV Testing bill

    The Kano State Government said on Friday that it had been working to propose a bill on compulsory HIV/AIDS testing for all new couples in the state.

    The Commissioner for Health, Dr Kabiru Getso, disclosed this at a news conference to commemorate the World HIV/AIDS day in Kano.

    He said that the Ganduje administration had taken health as a priority and was working tirelessly to ensure quality healthcare delivery services in the state.
    Dr Getso explained that the state government, in collaboration with the state Hisbah Board, had proposed the bill, which was awaiting passage at the state house of assembly.

    According to him, “The state government had demonstrated concern about the care and control of HIV/AIDS by giving the scourge all the necessary attention it required’’.

    Read also: Kaduna: Ganduje spends N1billion on PHC delivery

    He stressed that the state government established the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), in order to record the progress and achievements so far witnessed in the control of AIDS in the state.

    “The state has, however, approved the sum of over N443 million to carry out many interventions and outreach services, as well as to create awareness across the state,’’ Getso said.

    The Commissioner said the government would continue to support people living with HIV/AIDS and would continue to create awareness on the prevention of the disease.

    The World Health Organization has declared every December 1st to be World HIV/AIDS Day, to give succour to people living with HIV/AIDS in the state

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  • World AIDS Day: Let’s fight the scourge

    World AIDS Day: Let’s fight the scourge

    By Moses Emorinken

    World AIDS Day is observed every 1st of December. It is a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the dreadful Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( AIDS ).

    The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Right to health”. The World Health Organization highlights the need for all 36.7 million people living with HIV and those who are vulnerable and affected by the epidemic, to reach the goal of universal health coverage.

    Today, we join the World Health Organisation ( WHO ), United Nations ( UN ) and other global organisations to campaign for global public health.

    We also remember those who have lost their lives to the disease and commiserate with those that have lost friends, colleagues and family members.

    The battle against this disease is not a one-man fight but a collective battle to reduce its effect to the barest minimum.

    Whether we like it or not, we all share a common destiny, and as such must contribute our quota to securing and creating a safe and healthy society that we can all be proud of.

    Recent statistics from The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS ( UNAIDS ) reveal that in 2016, Nigeria had 220,000 new HIV infections and 160 000 AIDS-related deaths.

    There were 3,200,000 people living with HIV in 2016, among whom 30% were accessing antiretroviral therapy.

    Among pregnant women living with HIV, 32% were accessing treatment or prophylaxis to prevent transmission of HIV to their children.

    An estimated 37,000 children were newly infected with HIV due to mother-to-child transmission. Among people living with HIV, approximately 24% had suppressed viral loads.

    Also, globally, UNAIDS statistics revealed that:

    In 2016 (June 2017) an estimated:

    1. 20.9 million [18.4 million–21.7 million] people were accessing antiretroviral therapy

    2. 36.7 million [30.8 million–42.9 million] people globally were living with HIV

    3. 1.8 million [1.6 million–2.1 million] people became newly infected with HIV

    4. 1.0 million [830 000–1.2 million] people died from AIDS-related illnesses

    Major Populations most affected by HIV in Nigeria are:

    1. Sex workers, with an HIV prevalence of 14.4%.
    2. Gay men and other men who have sex with men, with an HIV prevalence of 23%.
    3. People who inject drugs, with an HIV prevalence of 3.4%.

    Nigeria’s HIV epidemic affects all population groups and geographic areas of the country. It is the second largest epidemic globally.

    We need to begin to take decisive actions as individuals, organisations and government to tackle this pervasive disease threatening our collective survival. The extent to which we can extinguish this scourge depends heavily on each of us.

    Although Since 2010, new HIV infections have decreased by 21% and AIDS-related deaths have decreased by 6%; there is still need for further research to improve the current available treatment plans.

    Difference between HIV and AIDS:

    HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus leads to infection and weakens the immune system.

    It is pertinent to know that HIV can be transmitted from one person to another. On the flip, AIDS is a condition that is acquired only after a person has contracted the HIV infection, and it is the final stage of the HIV infection.

    Mediums of HIV transmission:

    1. Unprotected sex (anal or vaginal).
    2. Sharing contaminated sharp objects like needles, syringes etc. Also, the use of unsterilized clippers for barbing and shaving hairs can be a source of contracting the virus.
    3. Receiving unsafe injections, blood transfusions, tissue transplantation etc.

    Treatment of HIV:

    HIV can be suppressed by the administration of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

    It cannot be cured at the moment, but its effect can be weakened, thereby strengthening the individual’s ability to resist infections.

  • Emefiele tasks graduates on job creation

    Emefiele tasks graduates on job creation

    Mr Godwin Emefiele, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ), has tasked  graduating students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka ( UNN ) to create jobs in order to overcome the current economic challenges.

    In a statement by Mr Isaac Okoroafor, the Acting Director, CBN Corporate Communications, Emefiele gave the charge while delivering the institution’s 47th Convocation Lecture entitled: “A mindset for Succeeding in Today’s Nigeria”.

    He said that the rising unemployment was the greatest challenge facing the country, warning that failure to empower the youth could boomerang against the Nigerian society.

    He emphasised the need for young Nigerian graduates to change their mindset about the labour market, stressing that in spite of the challenges, Nigeria remained a land of limitless opportunities.

    Emefiele, an alumnus of the university, charged the graduating students to strive to be job creators and entrepreneurs rather than being mere job-seekers.

    He said the CBN, as part of its efforts to address unemployment and promote entrepreneurship, the bank had designed and formulated policies and programmes aimed at direct real sector intervention.

    The CBN chief encouraged the graduating students and youths with not more than five years post-service experience to take advantage of the CBN Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme ( YEDP ).

    According to him, the programme is run in collaboration with other banks and the National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ).

    He tasked the graduating students to take cognisance of the opportunities in their respective environments to motivate themselves by creating innovative ideas as well as turn the ideas into profitable ventures.

    Earlier in is his address, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, said the convocation lecture was one of the prestigious public lectures hosted by the university.

    He said the privilege of delivering the lecture was usually reserved for men and women, whose achievements would motivate and inspire graduating students and the entire university community for greater achievements.

    Ozumba used the occasion to call for adequate funding of some ongoing projects embarked upon by the institution.

    He said that the projects would not only boost entrepreneurship and innovation, but also help to curb youth restiveness in the country.

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  • A better Nigeria without oil and gas

    A better Nigeria without oil and gas

    Gold Minds Growers ( GMG ) is an empowerment initiative to change the mindset of Nigerians about the oil and gas sector, and to advocate the need to refocus our policies in the direction of “non-oil sectors” of the economy.

    This will be a significant step towards solving the perpetual problems of unemployment and idleness (especially amongst the youths).

    The programme with theme: “a better Nigeria without Oil & Gas” by Addright Oyetunji Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) was launched in 2013, founded by Ademola Issac Oyetunji who is also the president of GMG .

    The NGO which birthed Gold minds growers works in synergy with other well-meaning Nigerians, Government, Agencies, Organization and NGOs to transform Nigeria by utilizing their comparative advantage in other sectors such as Agriculture, Real Estate, ICT, Industries, Miming, Trade and commerce for Nigeria.

    Nigeria, was widely known and recognized across Africa for its economic strength, especially in Agriculture.

    Agriculture was the mainstay of the country for its foreign exchange. However, after the discovery of fossil deposits (crude oil) in Oloibiri (1956), our attention gradually drifted from agriculture. The giant of Africa began to sag in stature and lose its glory.

    According to Mr. Oketokun Tolulope, a member of GMG and a farmer, “I became a member three months ago and fully registered three weeks ago.

    “I got to know about this organization through social media.

    “It really falls in place with what I wanted because I have passion for agriculture; this seems to be an easy way to start. It gives a platform where you can do other work while other people are on your farm working for you.”

    Also, another member of the organization, Mr. Oluwole Otelade said, “I have been a member for three month.

    “I got to know about this GMG through bulk sms. At first I ignored it, however, the text kept coming and I show interest by calling the number.

    “I later met the Director who further explained and I gave it a trial out of risk. Have always been looking for a way to start agriculture my problem has always been about time, land, fund and how to start.

    “This organization has helped me a lot even when I’m not present. All I need to do is pay a certain amount, and they will in turn get people to help with the farming and monitoring.

    However, when it’s harvest time I have to be there physically.

    Presently I am into cassava and short term crops, like maize, melon, ugwu.

    While asking the participants about the economic future of Nigeria without oil and gas, this is what they had to say:

    Oketokun said, “Yes I think so we still have the coco house which was built with agricultural funds; we still have some pyramid in the north built with groundnut fund. Other infrastructures like roads were constructed with agricultural funds.

    “If every Nigerian can find something doing without depending on oil and gas, Nigeria will be rebuilt by Nigerians. The future sets of Millionaires are going to be from agricultural business.”

    Oluwole said, “There is something oil and gas cannot give. When you take from oil, it gradually reduces (obeying the law of nature), but when you take from agriculture you can replenish the soil nutrient; the more the farm area the higher the profit. I think agriculture is the way forward.”

    Bolaji Olayinka, a staff of one of Nigeria’s financial institution – First City Monument Bank (FCMB) also explained the partnership arrangement between GMG and the bank she represents.

    According to her, “this organization have a cooperate account with our bank FCMB. We grant SMA loans especially to farmers. FCMB is like a middle man between farmers and Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ).

    “Every fully registered member of GMG has an account with us which means they can be given loan for farming. Before they can grant a loan the account should be above six month. This is an opportunity for farmers to get the much needed help for a successful farming business.”

  • AU to set up Humanitarian agency by June 2018 – Official

    AU to set up Humanitarian agency by June 2018 – Official

    The African Union ( AU ) is to set up an African Humanitarian Agency to handle emergency situations in the continent.

    Mr Olabisi Dare, Head Humanitarian Affairs and Displaced Persons at the AU, told our reporter in Nairobi that the agency would coordinate all relief work on the continent.

    He said already feasibility studies on the setting up of the agency have been concluded while a technical committee would meet in March next year to assess the studies.

    Dare said the Heads of State were expected to adopt the report and eventually approve the setting up of the agency at their meeting in June 2018.

    He said the agency would set up response teams in different regions of the continent to ensure quick response to emergency situations.

    It would also use existing structures in member countries to train personnel and provide logistics for addressing emergency situations in the continent.

    On funding of the agency, Dare said a donors’ conference would hold early next year while an Emergency Assistance Fund would be set to ensure constant flow of funds to the agency.

    Dare said the Fund would be managed by the African Development Bank ( AfDB ) and would be replenished every year.

    He said the plan was to solicit funding from the private sector instead of traditional donors which are largely governments and development partners.

    Dare said he was confident that the private sector would donate to the project since adequate provisions would be made to ensure transparency in the management of the money realised.

    “We have high network of rich individuals, foundations and companies in Africa who will be ready to donate.

    “Much depends on your homework and how you intend to govern the funds realised. We will assure donors that there will be transparency.’’ Dare said.

    Dare also said that the Heads of State are expected to ratify a Common African Position on Humanitarian Effectiveness at the AU Summit schedule in January 2018.

    He said the document was expected to guide member states to effectively respond to humanitarian situations in their respective countries.

    He said the document provided necessary guidelines in dealing with humanitarian situations and had addressed such issues as primary responsibilities of states, addressing root causes and providing durable solutions to humanitarian crises, role of host communities as well as protection and assistance of affected populations, among others.

    Dare said the document also provided for a 10-year implementation plan which was developed through consensus, as well as monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian responses.

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