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Coalition Carpets Amended Edo Pension Law For Former Governors

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3 years ago

June 27, 2023

The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has condemned the recently amended Edo State pension law for governors and deputy governors by the immediate past house of assembly which now include Speakers and Deputy Speakers describing it as anti-people and unprogressive.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday, the chairman of CRP, Dr Samson Isibor described the 7th assembly as colourless and accused it of not making laws to the benefit of the people.

Although the bill has not been signed into law, Isibor said he would mobilise the people to protest if the governor signs the bill into law.

According to him, “It is uncalled for. It is unimaginable that at this material time where people are suffering, where people are lamenting, a governor and his cohorts are now allocating pensions to themselves. If the governor signs that bill into law, we will call out the citizens of Edo State to protest against the governor because it is uncalled for.

“What has the governor done for the people that he is now allocating new amounts to themselves?

“People are lamenting that there are no roads, no light, no health facilities. What is he telling us? Look at other governors, they are helping their people and ours is not.

“He is not a listening governor. He never listened to the cry of the people. The citizens cannot have three square meals a day, the farmers are lamenting that they cannot access their farms and we have a governor who never listen to them but he listens to how to cut the cake and make sure they carry our money away”

On the past house of Assembly, Isibor said “We did not elect him to come to carry away our patrimony in this state, we have endured enough, if he signs that thing, we will protest against it because it is an anti-masses bill.

“Don’t mind them, those ones were toothless bulldogs, we don’t reckon with them, they were not for the people, they went there to be yes men so that they will get their own share of the cake.”

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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12 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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34 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.