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CAN Lauds Buhari Over Desolution Of APC NWC

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6 years ago

July 6, 2020

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Change Advocate of Nigeria, (CAN), a political pressure group, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for desolving the National Working Committee, (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) saying it has helped to bring respite to the political turmoil in the party.

This was contained in a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Osareniye Ikponmwonba and its National Secretary, Valentine Ogedegbe and made available to journalists in Benin.

The statement said for the uncommon courage demonstrated by the president in resolving the crisis that almost consumed the party in the recent time, it is pertinent for those who are party faithful and lover of peace and nation’s stability to also appreciate the sterling quality of President Buhari.

“We enjoined others of like minds to sincerely appreciate and thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his sterling leadership quality in resolving the recent crisis that almost tore the very fibre of the change mantra of our great party”, the statement read.

It also congratulated governor Mai Mala Buni as Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee and Extra Ordinary Convention Planning Committee, the secretary and its esteem members, in a time the party needed reposition, rebuilding and harmonization, adding that such intervention stopped internal or external forces alike from destroying the foundation of a well-built house, the APC.

It added that the assignment bequeathed to them was an acid test to deliver Edo and Ondo governorship elections come September and October respectively 2020 to prove that the party is truly the ruling party in the country.

The statement added that the victories will show that they are united enough to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in any political contest now and in the future.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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23 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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45 minutes ago

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.