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Edo: Men Not Seeking Our Hands In Marriage, Physically Challenged Women Lament

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March 30, 2022

The Chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Edo State chapter, Ms Ann Ujugo has lamented that marital discrimination is what women living with disabilities in Nigeria suffer.

She said men do not ask for their hands in marriage, leaving them single all through their lives.

Ojugo made the assertion in Benin City, Edo State on Tuesday at a press briefing to commemorate the International Women Day marked on the 8th of March every year.

She said other challenges include lack of job opportunities, discrimination in schools and in market places.

According to her: “One of the most difficult challenge women with disabilities face is marital discrimination as no man, even men with disabilities don’t come to ask for our hands in marriage.

“Some will even ask if you fell like a woman. For a woman with disability, emotional discrimination is a double tragedy for us. Another one is education, some people don’t like sending their daughters to school, not to talk about when the person has disabilities,” She said.

Earlier, in her speech, Miss Janet Omole, a member of JONAPWD, said the International Women Day stands out as a remarkable day for them because it is a day they choose as women and girls with disabilities to add their voices to that of millions of Nigerian women and also to appreciate the place of women within the global community.

“The biggest emphases around women’s rights in the last few decades has been gender equality in schools, workplaces, and other areas, which is highlighted
in goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals.However, today in Nigeria society, underrepresentation, unbalanced education, pervasive social norms,
employment discrimination, and physical or sexual violence are some of the biggest challenges women and girls still face.

“And women with disabilities face a double incidence of these challenges described above worsened by the social and cultural viewpoints of the society towards persons with disabilities and disability related issues.

“Women and girls with disabilities continue to suffer social and
cultural discrimination amidst other structural and technical barriers placed on them by the society. Efforts by successive governments to tackle some of these
challenges through the enactment ot justifiable laws like the Child Rights Law has not been very effective as a result of poor implementation.

“It is as a result of this that we as women, are clamoring for inclusion and representation in government so that we can be part of decision making process in matters that effect us and the general development of the country.

“We therefore use this medium to add our voices to the calls by many, on the male dominated National Assembly to, as a matter of good conscience, recall and pass the five gender based related bill earlier turned down by the legislature at the ongoing Constitutional Amendment Exercise.

“As overlooking the opinion of so large a constituency can hinder the proper growth and development of the country,” She 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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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.