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Edo Deputy Gov, Idahosa, Assures Of Virile Public Service
Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has given the assurance that the present administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo would bequeath the state a virile public and civil service for effective service delivery.
Idahosa noted that the Okpebholo-led administration had continued to harness and tap from the experiences and knowledge of the Forum of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries to refocus and rejig the state’s bureaucracy.
According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was said to have given the assurance while playing host to members of the Forum who paid him a courtesy call in Benin.
Idahosa described members of the forum as a think tank and fountain of knowledge, whose professional efficiency was needed to stimulate, enhance, and enthrone effectiveness and efficiency in the system.
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While commending members of the Forum for their meritorious and unblemished service to the state, he stressed that the legacies they left behind remained referenced pictures when reviewing the contribution of civil and public service in evaluating the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state.
“On behalf of the government,and the governor of Edo State, be assured that we will continue to tap from your wealth of experience, to strengthen the civil and public service, and other critical institutions saddled with the responsibility of building a vibrant state economy,” he said.
Chairman of the Forum, Usi Osemwowa, said the visit was to identify with the governor and his deputy in their victory at the elections petition tribunal and established a strong bond of relationship with the administration.
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The Forum according to him, was formed in 2018, with few members, but had witnessed steady growth to more than 128 active members, fostering unity and cohesion.
He informed the deputy governor that this year’s annual luncheon of the Forum scheduled for the end of April would feature a public health lecture on arthritis, prevention, and drugs to mitigate the ailments.
Osemwowa said the Forum made up of seasoned administrators, and technocrats, was determined to assist the government in promoting good governance and stimulate the growth of the state economy.
Present during the visit were the 93 years old, first Surveyor General in the defunct Mid-West Region, Sir S. J. Ojeikere, former Head of Service and Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Princess Ekiuwa Inneh, Prof. Johnson Egonmwan, Prince M. M Ogedengbe, who is the Chairman, Board of Trustee (BOT) of the Forum.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
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.
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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
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.
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“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
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.
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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).
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“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.
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