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NFVCB Gets Permanent Headquarters After 28 Years, As Board hails Minister Musawa
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has expressed gratitude to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq., for assisting the board in acquiring a building for its permanent headquarters.
The board’s Director-General, Dr. Shuaibu Husseini, led the management team in paying a courtesy visit to the minister in Abuja on Tuesday.
Dr. Husseini thanked the minister for her support and recommendations, which led to the allocation of the property, confiscated since 2017, to the board. He noted that the board had been waiting for 28 years to acquire its own property and expressed hope that the ministry would support the renovation of the building through intervention funds.
“Thank you, Honourable Minister for your assistance and recommendations. EFCC has allocated the accommodation to us. It is one of those confiscated since 2017 or thereabout so we expect to do some renovations. We are happy because after twenty-eight years, we have finally acquired our own property under your watch.
“We also have enough space for the museum that we have always yearned for. We are committed to supporting the work that you do for the entire Renewed Hope agenda and we pledge our loyalty, support and commitment to work as directed and in line with our statutory obligations”.
The minister, in response, praised Dr. Husseini’s leadership and dedication to the board, describing him as passionate and exceptional. She expressed delight in the board’s milestone and looked forward to continued collaboration.
“I am happy for your doggedness and success in steering the National Film and Video Censors Board in the right direction. From the time that Mr. President appointed you, I must say that you’re exceptional, and a personification of ‘I am a Nigerian’. We are already making a huge difference with this new permanent headquarters that you have. I am proud of you and so happy to be in this journey with you because you will help me do my work and we will in turn help the president to do his work.”
The NFVCB plans to establish a museum within the new headquarters, which will provide a platform for showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. Dr. Husseini invited the minister to the board’s Digital Conference in November, further solidifying the partnership between the board and the ministry.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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