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Edo Govt Committed To Promoting Religious Harmony, Says Deputy Gov

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1 year ago

February 13, 2025

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Edo Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa (Middle) with the church leaders during the courtesy visit on Thursday.

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo, Benin

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has disclosed that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration in the state is committed to promoting religious harmony among citizens and residents of the state.

Idahosa made the disclosure when he received leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint on a courtesy call in his office on Thursday.

A statement by Mr Friday Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor quoted him as soliciting the assistance of religious leaders to help drive development in the state.

Idahosa in the statement stated that with religious leaders active participation in state affairs and also through prayers, clerics are capable of ensuring that dividends of democracy spread across the nooks and crannies of the state.

Idahosa said: “We are highly excited, and as a government, we receive you today because the Governor and I, are Christians; we belong to the family of Jesus Christ.

‘We also made it clear that we are going to use governance to promote the kingdom of God here in Edo State.

“As a family, we want to continue to count on your support and prayers, because governance is not a joke, but requires strength, commitment, and dedication.

“So, we are going to be needing you to partner with us in prayers and support to ensure Edo people get the dividends of democracy that they deserve.”

In his address, the President of Christian Faith, Charles Evbuomwan, commended the laudable strides of the administration in the areas of policy initiations, and implementations that he noted had continued to impact the lives, and well-being of citizens and residents in the state.

‘Your Excellency, we are here first of all, to congratulate you on your assumption of office as the deputy governor of Edo State.

“And to further express thanks to you and your principal, the governor of Edo State, for the efforts put in to initiate policies and programs that will positively affect the lives of citizens and residents of Edo state,” Evbuomwan said.

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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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5 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.