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NFC Reaffirms Commitment to Preserving Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage, Hosts Archival Management Training Workshop in Jos

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2 years ago

April 12, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s cinematic and cultural heritage by enhancing its human resource capabilities. This was demonstrated through the successful hosting of a transformative and intensive training workshop in Jos, Plateau State.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, the workshop titled “Preservation of Audiovisual Materials and Archival Practices” was held from April 1st to 11th, 2025, at the National Film, Video and Sound Archive (NFVSA) – Jos.

The training equipped participants with advanced skills in film handling, scanning, digitization, archive management, and cataloging. It emphasized the adoption of global best practices in the restoration and preservation of fragile audiovisual materials.

During an assessment visit, Dr. Ali Nuhu, Managing Director/Chief Executive of NFC, emphasized the critical importance of preserving Nigeria’s audiovisual history. “Nigeria cannot afford to lose any of her vintage audiovisual records currently secured at the NFVSA in Jos,” he said. “NFC remains fully committed not only to preserving but also protecting the nation’s heritage.”

Dr. Nuhu commended the Arsenal Institute for Film and Video Arts (Berlin, Germany), Deutsche Filminstitut & Filmmuseum (Frankfurt, Germany), Goethe University Frankfurt, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for organizing and supporting the training series.

He hailed the ongoing partnership with NFC as pivotal in positioning Nigeria as a global cinematic hub.

He further noted the Federal Government’s strong support in empowering the NFVSA as the country’s premier repository of audiovisual heritage.

Dr. Nuhu, represented by Mr. Edmund Peters, Director of Film Industry Support & Production Services, charged the trainees to apply their newly acquired skills to revitalizing and safeguarding Nigeria’s rich audiovisual assets.

Participants included staff from NFVSA, postgraduate students from the Master’s Programme in Film Culture & Archiving Studies, lecturers from the National Film Institute (NFI) Jos, students and faculty from the University of Jos, and professionals in film archiving.

Lead facilitators—Alo Paistik of Goethe University, Markus Ruff, and Lisabona Rahman of the Arsenal Institute—praised NFC’s proactive approach. “Engaging with NFC’s dedicated staff and other participants has been immensely rewarding. We are confident the skills shared will drive transformative progress in Nigeria’s archival and restoration efforts,” they noted.

The University of Jos, represented by Professors Husseni Tsaku and Nancy King (present and former Heads of the Theatre & Film Arts Department), also commended NFC and its partners for prioritizing archival excellence. They lauded the impact of the workshop on strengthening the university’s Master’s Programme in Film Culture and Archiving Studies.

At the certificate presentation ceremony held on Friday, April 11, 2025, participants expressed readiness to apply their new skills toward enhancing Nigeria’s archival capacity. “This workshop has reshaped our approach to archival practices. We are now better equipped to protect Nigeria’s audiovisual heritage,” said Mallam Idi Jimpy, a participant.

Now in its fifth edition, the Preservation of Audiovisual Materials and Archival Practices workshop continues to play a vital role in building the professional capacity of Nigeria’s archivists, empowering them to protect the nation’s cultural legacy.

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Emirates Holidays Unveils Thailand Pass with Up to 40% Savings

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1 week ago

October 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Emirates Holidays has introduced the Thailand Pass, offering travellers exclusive discounts and complimentary benefits across shopping, dining, leisure and tourist attractions in Thailand.

The initiative provides Emirates Holidays customers travelling to Thailand with savings of up to 40 per cent, with no minimum spending requirement, alongside special offers designed to enhance their holiday experience.

Under the programme, customers can redeem shopping and dining vouchers at 14 participating malls across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Krabi and Chiang Mai. To access the benefits, travellers are required to present their vouchers and a copy of their passports at participating outlets to collect their Welcome Packages.

The Thailand Pass also includes complimentary shuttle services between centralwOrld and Central Village Bangkok, as well as free VIP lounge access at both locations.

Beyond shopping and dining, customers can enjoy Buy One, Get One Free offers on selected attractions and experiences across Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Participating brands include Playsquare Laser Tag, Playmondo, Swensen’s, Auntie Anne’s, Aquaria Phuket, OTO Playpark and Monowheel.

The package also offers an additional five per cent discount on Karmakamet wellness products.

The launch comes as Thailand continues to attract Emirates Holidays customers, with bookings increasing by 10 per cent year-on-year, according to the company.

The initiative further strengthens Emirates’ presence in the Southeast Asian destination. The airline recently deployed its Airbus A350 aircraft to Phuket and currently operates retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy cabins on services to Bangkok.

Emirates operates 49 weekly flights to Thailand, reflecting sustained demand for the destination and supporting the introduction of additional holiday benefits.

The Thailand Pass applies to eligible package bookings made until March 31, 2027. Customers can secure their holidays with a deposit and benefit from a flexible cancellation policy, providing additional time to arrange visas where necessary or make changes to their travel plans.

The offer is available to Emirates Holidays customers booking from selected markets, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom’s neighbouring European markets and other participating countries.

Further information, including eligibility requirements and terms and conditions, is available at Emirates Holidays Thailand.

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