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Flush Out Unregistered Teachers – Don Urges TRCN

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2 years ago

September 24, 2024

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Prof. Mohammed Kunya, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, has called on the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to flush out the proliferation of unregistered teachers in the country.

Kunya made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday, during the maiden induction ceremony of 243 final year students of the Faculty of Technology Education, ATBU into TRCN.

According to him, this would further ensure quality education and rich knowledge transmission to the future generations.

He said “I want to specially commend the efforts of the TRCN in its dogged stance over the years to ensure the maintenance of quality teaching in the country.

“You must strive to collaborate with those relevant agencies, including security operatives to fish out dud institutions and flush out the proliferation of unregistered teachers especially in some private institutions.

“Hence, our government must continue to pay special attention to enable the TRCN to execute its onerous responsibility in order to secure the future of our country”.

Kunya also congratulated the graduating students for their well-deserved induction into the mainstream of the umbrella of registered Nigerian teachers.

Also speaking, Prof. Hassan Bello, the Dean of Faculty of Technology Education, ATBU, said that teaching is not merely a job, but a calling that requires a unique blend of passion, patience, dedication and deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

He said that TRCN has played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and standards of teacher education in Nigeria, adding that their induction process is a testament to their commitment to upholding the integrity of the teaching profession.

Represented by Prof. Adamu Jibrin, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Technology Education, Bello encouraged the inductees to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead of them.

In her address, Dr. Stella-Maria Nwokocha, the Acting Registrar, TRCN, said the body is working toward restoring the lost glory of education and teaching in the country.

Nwokocha, who was represented by Dr. Dipo Okunlola, a member of TRCN Abuja, added that the body is also going to reposition teaching and learning in the country.

She explained that the inductees performed excellently in their professional qualified Examination and are the first to be inducted into TRCN in the history of Bauchi state.

“This is a testimony that you are the ones that are going to take the world by surprise because you are that teachers that can manipulate technology using every tool and are willing to serve,” he said.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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3 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.