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CITAD Trains 73 Youth On Using Social Media To Fight Corruption

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2 years ago

May 30, 2024

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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has trained 73 youth on using social media to demand for accountability from government officials in Bauchi state.

Mr Ali Sabo, Accountability Project Officer, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during the commencement of a two-day training session.

He said that the essence of the training was to ensure that these young people were equipped with proper and right social media knowledge to demand for accountability and fight corruption constructively and in a civil manner.

According to him, the trainees aged 18 to 35 years would be taught on how to constructively use the social media to hold the government officials accountable by asking questions about campaign promises and also following up on the issue of constituency projects.

“The project started when we saw that there were chunks of young people who are on social media and many of these people are using social media for different purposes.

“Some are using it for chatting and some are using it for bad behavior. So, on our part, thought there is a need for us to engage those young people in order to train them on using social media to demand accountability.

“That is why we called the training ‘Social Media for Accountability’. Accountability in the sense that there are a lot of promises government officials especially, the representatives and politicians are making while campaigning.

“And when the elections come and go, everyone will just go and forget about the promises.

“So, we thought it would be good to have young people to be following and also holding these people accountable by asking constructive questions about these campaign promises and also following up on the issue of constituency projects,” he said.

The Accountability Officer, who explained that each House member has his own constituency projects, said that most times, the money for the projects is being diverted and not utilised in a proper way, hence the need for the training.

He said that the organization aimed to train nothing less than 3,000 young people on this course in 2024 in Bauchi state.

One of the participants who spoke on behalf of others, Ismail Dauda, lauded the organization for coming up with such eye opening and educative training.

He promised to make effective use of the training and to also step it down to young people around him in his community.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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48 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.