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Edo: NGO Advocates Accessible, Affordable Education For Every Child Irrespective Of Disabilities

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4 years ago

May 10, 2022

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The Network For the Advancement of Persons With Visible Disabilities (NAPVID), Tuesday, said education, as a right, should be made available, accessible, and affordable to every child irrespective of his or her physical disabilities.

The Executive Director of NAPVID, Bar. Melody Omosah, made the assertion in Benin City, Edo State capital while giving his opening remarks In a 3-day workshop organized by the organization to develop a Disability Centred Inclusive Education and Strategic Road Map for Edo State.

He said as specified by the United Nations Convention on Right of Persons with Disabilities, Article 24 which stated that,
children with disabilities should be able to participate in the general education system and should not be discriminated against, there was need to move from special to inclusive education.

According to to him, “It is important that as specified by the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 24 and Sustainable Development Goal, number 4 which state that every child has the right to affordable and accessible education no matter their disabilities.

“It is time we move from special education to inclusive education. There is a need for a disability-centered inclusive education. We should make education accessible, available, and affordable to every child irrespective of his disabilities or location, as education is a right.

“So, because we have an administration in the state that has chosen to do things right, we have gone into partnership and over a year now, NAPVID entered into a partnership with the state government. I also want to say that the Persons with Disability Bill that has been sent to the State House of Assembly when passed into law will assist in making inclusive education available for persons with disabilities.”

In her goodwill message, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Joan Oviawe represented by Mr E O Oaswe, said being an educator, she is very much in touch with developments on inclusive education , especially for children in their formative years.

She said most of children who fall into this category always aspire for high education, adding that it is when there is inclusive education that such child will be able to achieve his or her desired dreams.

“It is when we capture children with disabilities with a purposeful education that we can rightful say that they are prepared for higher education in life. But when this approach is lacking, it will be difficult for them to fulfil this aspect of education,” She said.

Participants were drawn from teachers in special schools in Edo State and lecturers from Federal College of Education, (Special ) Oyo State.

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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.