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Bauchi Chief Protocol Donates Food Items Worth Thousands Of Naira To Orphans

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6 years ago

July 8, 2020

The Chief Protocol Officer to the Bauchi State Governor, Alhaji Umar Hassan, has donated food items worth thousands of naira to the State Orphans and Vunerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) for onward distribution to orphans and vulnerable children.

Presenting the food items to the chairperson of the Agency, Mrs Hassana Arkila at the premises of the agency in Bauchi, the Chief Protocol said the gesture was to compliment the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed towards the wellbeing of less privileged members of the society.

Umar Hassan who made the donation through his humanitarian group, Ummaruje Care Foundation, said the group has designed laudable programs for the welfare of orphans and other vulnerable groups in the state.

” The donation of this food items to your agency is part of our desire to assist in improving the living conditions of orphans and vulnerable families in our society.

” Our Foundation will work assiduously and support the administration of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi state, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Kauran Bauchi in providing succour to the citizens for the betterment of the society,” he said

Represented by the Chairman of the foundation, Inuwa Abdu, the Chief Protocol assured that the gesture will be extended to other categories of people across the state.

Umar Hassan used the medium to appeal to the entire people of the state to renew their support to Governor Bala Mohammed for the the success of his administration and to achieve the desired objectives.

Responding, the chairperson, Bauchi State Orphans and Vunerable Children Agency (BASOVCA), Mrs Hassana Arkila who described the gesture as timely interventions, said it will go along way in assisting the agency to achieve its target of making the lives of the beneficiaries better.

” On behalf of the Management and Staff of this Agency, I extend our best wishes and gratitude to the Chief Protocol of our amiable Governor for this historical gesture, you have made us proud for all of us in the administration of Kauran Bauchi.

” Whoever assisted orphans, Almighty Allah will reward him abundantly, I prays Allah to reward our Ummaruje for donating food items to our orphans. “

Mrs. Hassana Arkila, while assuring for judicious distribution of the items, called on relevant stakeholders to support the state government in its desire to improve the living standards of the citizenry.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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3 minutes ago

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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3 hours ago

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.