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Edo Vanguard Man Bags Award Of Excellence, Dedicates Medal To Colleagues, Nigerian Masses

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4 years ago

July 22, 2022

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One of the Edo State Correspondents of Vanguard newspaper, Prince Alemma Ozioruva Aliu, has bagged an Award of Excellence in his reportage in the state.

Aliu, a Prince of Igarra in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State was on Friday awarded alongside Edo State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Monday Osaigbovo; Pascal Ugbomhe, former member, Edo State House of Assembly; John Osamede Adun, also known as Bobezuwa, among others by the Coalition of Registered Polical Parties (CRPP) Edo State chapter.

In his speech, chairman, CRPP, Edo State chapter, Samon Isibor said the award was given to encourage Aliu and other recipients to do more and also to let them to know that people are watching the Impacts they are making in the society.

Prince Alemma Ozioruva Aliu, Edo State Vanguard correspondent during the citation.

“Our main purpose of organising the Award is to let the outstanding personalities/individuals that have torched the lives of our people in one way or the other know that people are watching the Impacts they made on our society. So that it encourages and spur them to do more,” he added.

While reliving the award, Aliu who was Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State council, said the award was a challenge for him to be more committed to his job, while dedicating the medal to his colleagues in the pen profession and the Nigerian masses.

A former Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Edo State council, Aliu was deployed to Edo State in 2008 as the Guardian newspaper correspondent before he joined the Vanguard in 2018.

As a graduate of Mass Communication who is committed to the profession, Aliu had received several awards including Award of Recognition for being the voice of the voiceless by Edo State Civil Society Coalition (EDOCSO).

He had also bagged Award of Excellence (Best Health Reporter of the Year, Print Media) by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Edo State and Award of Excellence by Critique Press Club, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi and several others.

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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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3 hours ago

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.