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FG, NGO To Train 1,000 Nigerian Youth On Shoe Making

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1 year ago

April 19, 2025

The Federal Government, through the office of the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Capacity Development, Alh Sadiq Rabiu in collaboration with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organization are set to train 1,000 Nigerian youth on shoe making and maintenance.

The Deputy Executive Director of the Non-Governmental Organization, Engr. Musa Idi, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi on Friday, said the training will be conducted within two days.

According to him, all plans to embark on the empowerment programme of the 1,000 unemployed youth had been concluded and the date for the commencement of the training will soon be communicated.

He explained that the NGO’s aim, which is to empower Nigeria youth, promote good governance, encourage community engagement and awareness campaigns and help in building leadership skills, conform with the renewed hope agenda of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This, he said, arouse the interest of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development to work with the NGO and has agreed to support the training financially.

“He has agreed to partner with us, sponsor the training and said that we should go ahead with it.

“The essence of the training is to empower the beneficiaries with the skill so as to be able to fend for themselves and even become employers of labour.

“They will be effectively trained and at the same time, they will be given shoe maintenance kits to also ease their trade,” he said.

Idi further explained that the beneficiaries would be drawn from Northwest sub region in the first phase of the programme, adding that it would be extended to other regions of the federation after the launching of the first phase.

He also explained that community leaders and other political stakeholders would play a pivotal role in selecting the beneficiaries which would be spread across the seven Northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

He, however appealed to government at all levels and other well meaning Nigerians to take up the task of empwering the less privileged in partnership with development partners and Non-Governmental organizations in the country.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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19 minutes 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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41 minutes 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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3 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.