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#EndSARS: Injured, Late Officers To Get Immediate Promotion, Says IGP

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6 years ago

November 4, 2020

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The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu says the police is working with the Police Service Commission to ensure that officers who lost their lives and those injured are promoted to the next rank without delay.

Adamu, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin shortly after an on-the-spot assessment of burnt stations in the state, said the family of those that lost their lives and those that were injured as a result of the #EndSARS violence, would be compensated.

He also disclosed that the Federal Government had adjusted the salary of all officers to a higher grade in order to encourage them for utmost performance.

While commending the men and officers of the force for the restrain despite the utmost provocation during the#EndSARS protest, the IG revealed that officers and men of the force will continue to enjoy Health Insurance Scheme of the government even after their retirement.

“While in service, we registered for Health Insurance Scheme but it stop when we retired.

“I am working with the police service commission so that those who lost their life and those Injured will get promotion to the next level.

“So, we don’t need to be demoralised or leave the public space for criminals to occupy,” he said.

“Now, this government said no, it is not encouraging and it is now part of the law that those that have retired from the force will continue to enjoy health insurance scheme.

“With this government we have been able to set up police trust fund which now to takes care of logistical requirement and capacity building of the police.

He explained that already about 60,000 retired officers have been captured, urging them not to entertain any fear as ther will continue to enjoy the health insurance scheme of the government.

He said the the Police Act of 2020 passed into law has taken care of most of the police welfare’s need adding that “Since it is an Act, those gaps in terms of officers’ welfare have been take care of by that Act.

On his part, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, assured that the state government will continue to support the police in the discharge of their duty.

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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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2 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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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.