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200 Nigerians Bag EU-Erasmus Plus Scholarship

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4 years ago

August 24, 2022

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No fewer than 200 Nigerians are set to study in 20 countries in Europe under the Erasmus plus scholarship awarded by the European Union, the EU ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Samuela Isopi, disclosed in Abuja on Wednesday.

The to enhance quality higher education through scholarships and academic cooperation between the EU and the rest of the world.

While giving her opening address at the 2022 pre-departure orientation, Isopi said, “This year we have reached the record number of over 200 Erasmus Plus scholarships in Nigeria.

“Over 100 of them have joined us today. And they are in this whole others are following online. So let’s put our hands together for them. They deserve it. Also because they had been selected to a highly competitive process based on fuel married conducted worldwide by a consortium of top European universities.

“As you know, this is a masters degree program that will run for 12 or 24 months, Nigerian, our scholars will go to 75 different universities in 20 Different countries across Europe, including 18 European Union member states. During that period, they will have the opportunity to visit up to six countries across Europe.

“This year, Nigeria is the second country worldwide with the highest number of scholars just behind Pakistan. In three years since 2019, Nigeria has been able to quadruple the number of students participating in the program. Moving from the sixth to the second position right behind Pakistan”.

Speaking further, Isopi highlited the benefits of education, adding that education adds unexplainable values to human and society.

“As a former US president used to say I think it was Franklin Roosevelt. We cannot always build our future for the youth, but we can build the youth, our youth for the future. And of course education plays a very important role.

“But education is much more than employability because education gives the values on the basis of which we actually work and live together. And this is what the Erasmus program is all about”.

While addressing the beneficiaries, Isopi encouraged them to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and the EU.

“You will be the ambassador of Nigeria across Europe over the next few years. And once you’re back, we hope we expect you to become true ambassadors of Europe in Nigeria.”

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.