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Edo 2020: Foundation Endorses Ize-Iyamu, Praises His Social Welfare Plans

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July 30, 2020

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Godsent Foundation, a non-profit organization that focused on eradicating poverty in Nigeria with extensive networks in Edo State and the diaspora, has endorsed the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

The endorsement was announced on Wednesday during a meeting between the candidate and the President and Founder of the Foundation, Ambassador Dion Osagie, at the Foundation’s office in Benin City.

Ambassador Dion Osagie highlighted with pictorial evidence some of the interventions of the Foundation since inception, including medical support for surgeries and other procedures, scholarships and grants, and other humanitarian efforts.

He lamented the lack of support and recognition from the Obaseki-led government despite the level of work done in the State and how the failure of the administration in the areas of the economy, security, and infrastructure has increased the pressure on non-profit groups focused on welfare.

He said the Foundation, its beneficiaries, and network of friends across the State and in the diaspora will be supporting Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress at the polls on the 19th of September because his SIMPLE agenda manifesto contains well-designed plans and programs to partner with non-profit groups and ensure adequate social welfare in all 18 LGAs of the State.

While receiving the endorsement, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu commended Amb. Dion Osagie for his compassionate contributions towards providing help for the underprivileged.

He said his involvement in politics was driven by the offer help to the majority, uplift the poor, and ensure social justice.

In his words, “Amb. Dion Osagie is a compassionate young man worthy of emulation. He has touched lives, gave hopes to many, and offered help to those without access or lifeline.

“Sadly, he has gotten no government support or recognition for his efforts, despite the obvious fact that his Foundation has received more requests and cases in Edo State in the past four years owing to government failure.

“However, I’ve assured him of plans and programs in the #POISIMPLEAGENDA, specifically in the ‘P’ for Public-private partnership and ‘S’ for Social Welfare (and Security), to partner with non-profit organizations like his to deepen access to care and obtain crucial feedbacks required for policy success. These plans will be implemented fully if elected.”

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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.