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Godsent Foundation Offers Free Education To 207 Children, Feeds 1m In Five Years – President

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4 years ago

July 16, 2022

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No fewer than one million (1,000,000,000) persons have benefited from the free daily feeding of Godsent Foundation’s free feeding programme since it inception five years ago.

The charity organisation, since it inception, had also taken from the streets a quite large number indigent children and offered them free education in the organisation’s owned school.

President, Godsent Foundation, Ambassador Dion Osagie, made the disclosure while fielding questions from Benin-based journalists via online at the occasion of Godsent Foundation reunion held at Barcelona, Spain.

The reunion was themed: Effect of COVID: Moving Forward.

The President who said currently the Foundation has not less than 207 students from pre KG to Junior Secondary School (JSS III) who are going through free education in the Foundation’s school, added that the dream is to have a standard school where indigent children will enjoy free education to the fullest.

While noting that most of the children under free education were picked in the streets by his foundation and that the first set numbering 11 students have graduated, Dr. Osagie said if Nigeria can have a system whereby at least one child is taken off the streets, it will go a long way in addressing the insecurity bedeviling the country and other vices.

He added: “Prosperity is possible if we can come together. If we can remove one person from the streets every month, it is a big plus to addressing insecurity in Nigeria; it is a plus to developing the state and county. So, Godsent Foundation meeting this year in Barcelona is a way to show where we are coming from.

“Godsent Foundation owns the only free school in Edo State. The school is operated by Godsent Foundation family. As we have one in Edo State, we can have in each local governments. And this is why we are meeting this year to see how we can move our school forward,” he added.

He continued: “Our free school has pre-KG, and KG1 to 3, primary 1-6 and JSS 1-3. Our goal is to have a standard school that will offer tuition-fee free education for all.

“We believe that education is the key to a better life. If we want to groom good leaders in Nigeria, we must offer them quality education. And it makes me very sad that many young persons are not in school because of the failure of government.”

According to him, over a 100 children who were picked from the streets by Godsent Foundation have reunited with their respectively families and likewise doing well.

He disclosed that since the founding of the Foundation and all the good works done, not a single dime has been received from the government.

He added: “It may shock you to know that since we have been doing this programme far back five years ago, we have not received a dime from the government. It may also surprise you to know that we have not received any form of support from government. And this is a programme that has helped government solve more than 10000 cases.

“Godsent Foundation is just make up of people with likes mind; people with good heart. People who do not want to see others suffer. So, we come together to contribute for the common welfare of our people.”

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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.