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Edo Assembly Summons FERMA, Other Over Deplorable State Of Federal Roads

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3 years ago

July 17, 2023

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The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the Director, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the Federal Controller of Works to appear before it on July 25 over the deplorable condition of federal roads in the state.

It also called on the federal government agency and officials to carry out repairs on multiple failed portions of all the federal roads in the state.

Moving a motion of urgent public importance, the member representing Uhunmwonde in the house, Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi lamented that the deplorable condition of all federal roads in the state had caused untold hardship to Edo people.

He noted that most of the deplorable roads in the state were federal roads, adding that the roads had caused avoidable accidents resulting in loss of many lives.

He said: “Most of the failed portions now serve as hideouts for criminals to perpetrate their evil acts.

“If these failed portions are fixed, it would reduce criminal activities and accidents on the roads,” he said.

While seconding the motion, the Majority Leader Charles Aiguobarueghian representing Ovia North East II said: “Edo state has been cut off from the whole of Nigeria, all the entrances from Agbor axis in Delta state, from Edo Central, from Lagos, from Edo North, everywhere, we are cut off from the other parts of the country.”

Also, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Maria Edekor, member representing Esan North East II, noted that the state internal roads had been destroyed by articulated trucks in the process of trying to navigate through towns and villages in Edo Central.

Other lawmakers who spoke supported the motion and called for urgent action.

In his ruling, the Speaker, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku summoned the Federal Controller of Works and the Director of FERMA in the state to appear before the House to explain why all federal roads were in their present deplorable state.

Also at plenary, a bill for a law to enact the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology Law 2023 scaled through second reading on the floor of the House and referred the matter to the relevant committee for consideration.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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2 hours 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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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.