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CSO Organises Thanksgiving Service, Acknowledges God As Source Of Strength, Power

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January 17, 2021

Civil Society movement as been described as a movement that is powered by the spirit of God and strengthen by God Himself.

Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, Acting President and General Secretary, Network of Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria disclosed this on Sunday at the thanksgiving service of the organisation held at Hill-City Christian Centre, Ugbo, GRA, Benin City.

He said as a civil society movement, it was wise to give thanks to God who saw them through last year despite the challenges and tough times, acknowledging God as their source, strength and inspiration in carrying out civil work freely to humanity.

According to him, in the year 2020, many died, many were hospitalised and many organisations folded up due to the challenges in the year but none of their members died and that the organisation is still in existence, hence it’s worth thanking God.

“It very wise to appreciate God who is our source, our strength and our inspiration in doing the work of civil society freely to humanity. It is not by our strength.

“Civil society movement is a movement that is powered by the spirit of God in man. When men have the spirit of God, they stand against injustice; they stand for truth; they stand for those who cannot speak for themselves. God is the voice of the voiceless. God cannot come down, He uses men.

“So, we have no other source, our source is God, and that is what we have demostrated here today by coming together to the house of God to give Him thanks, to show that He is our source, and He is our everything,” he said.

Members of the organisation receiving prayers during the thanksgiving.

In his Sermon, Rev. Olu Martins, founder of Hill-City Christian Centre who happens to be amongst the civil movement described the civil movement as a movement that is not working to make name but for a better society.

“No one pays civil organisations for all they do. As a civil society organisations, we are not looking for name but a better society,” he said.

On his part, chairman of the organising committee, Comrade Maxwell Amen Iyamu said looking back at 2020 challenges arising from COVID-19 pandemic, EndSARS and other challenges, it worth giving thanks to Almighty God who saw them through the year unharmed.

While stating that the thanksgiving was the first organised by the organisation, Comrade Iyamu said being people who have been fighting for justice, God and even nature as been protecting them from some authorities they engaged in the course of the work.

Those who were at the thanksgiving include Comrade Austin Osakue, spiritual leader, Talakawa Palliament, Comrade Kola Edokpayi among others.

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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.