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NBC appoints new director general
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has appointed Balarabe Shehu Ilelah as the new director general of the National Broadcasting Commission.
Cartoon Network calls in Garbage Boy
WarnerMedia-owned kids’ broadcaster Cartoon Network has picked up self-taught Nigerian animator Ridwan Moshood’s superhero series Garbage Boy & Trash Can.
Netflix, Realness unveil writers’ lab
Netflix and African filmmaking organisation Realness Institute have selected 12 Africans with scripted projects who will take part in the Netflix Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship programmes.
Industry group calls for NFVCB Act repeal
Nollywood stakeholders including Adedayo Thomas, executive director of the National Film & Video Censors Board, and others in the Nigerian film industry are seeking to repeal the NFVCB Act.
Canal+ takes FightBox to Ethiopia
International pay TV player SPI/FilmBox has partnered with France-based pay TV operator Canal+ to launch its sports entertainment service FightBox in Ethiopia.
Eyimofe enters Benelux with Mooov
Nigerian feature film Eyimofe has been acquired by Belgium-based Mooov to distribute in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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