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Edo Begins Demolition Of Illegal Structures On Moats, Right Of Way

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3 years ago

February 11, 2023

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The Edo State Government has said it will, next week, roll out bulldozers to demolish all illegal structures on moats, right of way and other unauthorized places within the Benin metropolis.

The Director of Building Control at the Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, Henry Enabulele disclosed this while addressing journalists during a sensitization visit by the Ministry to various communities within the metropolis.

Areas visited by officials of the Ministry include Comrade Irigho Derigho Drive in Egbirhe Community; Amagba Community; Evbuowe Community; Uholor Community; Upper Ekenhuan area, and Uteh Ne Urekpoki Quarters, Upper Mission Extension, among others.

He said, “What we are doing today is to let the public know that we can no longer condone the act of illegalities in our built environment. We have warned, served contravention notices, and called them to round table meetings, advising them to stop building on our roads.

“Some of these buildings are sitting on the road that is supposed to service other properties. At Eyaen and Upper Ekenhuan Road, they sand-filled the moat and started erecting structures on it. The infractions are spread across the nooks and crannies of the state.

“We served them notices to stop and or demolish the same structures but they resort to coming to sites only on weekends when we are not around to continue developing the structures.”

The Director stated, “Starting next week, we will roll out bulldozers to remove every infraction on the moats, roads, and right of way.

“Since they have resorted to doing things illegally, then we will remove them legally. We have the power and tools to do so.”

At Evbuowe Community, Oredo Ward 2, Enabulele warned elders and residents that the ministry can no longer allow developers to build with impunity and urged them to design proper layouts before the sale of land.

The Okaighele, Festus Idahosa, on behalf of the elders and people of the community, expressed appreciation to the officers of the ministry, promising the full cooperation of the community.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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52 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.