OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION: LASG URGES YOUTHS TO REGISTER WITH REPUTABLE FILM STUDIOS .(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.


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FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION: LASG URGES YOUTHS TO REGISTER WITH REPUTABLE  FILM STUDIOS 



The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB), Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja, has called on interested youths in animation to align and register with reputable studios in the creative industry for mentorship.

Agbaminnoja made the call in her address at the 2022 Lagos State International Festival of Animation held at Freedom Park, Lagos, imploring the youths to also take advantage of the State partnership with some Film Academies to get skilled so as to be able to compete globally.    

She explained that this year’s Festival with the theme: “Get Animated, Season 6”, featuring over 136 short films from 22 countries, is targeted at the youth to encourage them to be more vibrant in the creative sector, assuring that the participants of the continuous support of the Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu’s administration towards the attainment of their set goals and objectives.

In her words: “Part of the State Government’s support for youths in the creative industry is the establishment of a Special Fund to support content creators. Noting, however, that many skilled animators are yet to apply or access the fund”.

She also disclosed that there is an urgent need to collate and maintain a reliable database for talented youths in the Animation Industry in the State.   

Mr. Mbuotidem Johnson, one of the panellists at the event, commended the State Government on its proposed plan to build a Film City in Ejirin-Epe area of the State which will include a Hub for Animation content providers. 

Another panellist, Mr. Ayodele Elegba urged the youths to embrace the training and work ethics of the profession which is very essential to developing their talents.

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