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CFC Screens Bayelsan Silhouettes for Fight against HIV/AIDS

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Communicating for Change (CFC) last week hosted an informative broadcaster’s forum tailored to further partnership with the media in helping to fight the HIV/AIDS scourge, and also to launch an award winning series, Bayelsan Silhouettes, to Nigerian broadcasters.
The forum themed: ‘The Role of the Media in Reducing the Spread of HIV and AIDS among Nigeria’s Youth,’ saw a stimulating discussion among broadcasters and stakeholders present. It was advised that the media be cautious about their choice of language and desist from using derogatory terminologies in reference to HIV/AIDS.
Bayelsan Silhouettes is a series of seven Nollywood style film dramas set in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, and an interactive website that are both designed to be appealing and educative, to help empower youth audiences on issues bordering on HIV/AIDS.
Mrs. Sandra Obiago, executive director, CFC said: “After numerous discussions with people in the Delta – ranging from health professionals, school teachers, secondary school and university students, community leaders, and government officials working in the health and media sectors; we became convinced that films that address important health challenges with a focus on HIV/AIDS would be both relevant and vital in ensuring the health and viability of the people of the Niger Delta.”
According to her, “the importance of the media in bringing about sustainable developmental change is a belief that is at the very core CFC, informing all of our activities and projects. CFC believes that the messages contained in film, radio and print publications can help to encourage audiences towards positive social change, whilst also providing fun and exciting entertainment, aptly demonstrated by films such as the Bayelsan Silhouettes series.”
“Today’s broadcast forum looks at the role of the media in reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS among Nigeria’s youth, to show that with culturally appropriate programming, broadcasters can help spread awareness and ultimately help to tackle its spread,” Obiago added.
Likewise, Dr. Babatunde Fakunle, manager, Shell Regional Community Health, said: “By hosting this forum and partnering with the media, CFC is providing Nigerian broadcast stations with an excellent opportunity to come together to discuss how they can use their privileged position to educate their audiences on HIV and AIDS, specifically targeting youth,” adding “I hope that today’s launch of Bayelsan Silhouettes and the complimentary copies made available will ensure that the films are widely screened so that the message of health protection and HIV and AIDS awareness is able to reach a wide local and national audience.” 
Bayelsan Silhouettes was written and inspired by young people in the Niger delta region and the films provide an excellent tool that can be used to educate viewers nationwide on the need to make informed choices to protect their health. The film and website were the results of a three-year project, including an in-depth research element where CFC visited the Niger delta to engage with local youth to determine their knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards HIV/AIDS, as well as understand their media consumption habits.
The project was sponsored and developed in partnership with the Health Team of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC).

 

 


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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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