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Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books, Others To Bauchi School

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2 years ago

September 30, 2024

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A Bauchi Based Non-governmental organisation, Kairos Initiative has donated nothing less than 30 seating desks to Birshi Gandu Primary School on Monday.

Speaking during the donation of the desks, Dr Moji Iheme, Executive Director, Kairos Initiative, said the organization also donated exercise books, pens, pencils and cleaners among others to the students.

According to her, the NGO embarked on a need assessment of the school and realised they were in dire need of the desks as there was none in the classrooms.

She explained that each of the desks would accommodate four pupils, making it 120 capacity seats.

“The initiative is doing what it does best. We came here to do what we call the need assessment and we discovered that there was no single seating desk for the children.

“We discovered that the school management and the pupils wanted the seating desk so dearly.

“You can imagine children going from primary school to secondary school and they never sat on desks. How are they going to write exams?

“So, we decided to provide them with these 30 desks and each one would accommodate four pupils and that makes like 120 pupils,” she said.

She said the NGO was also looking at how to fix the leaking roofs, adding that it would be done if the school management exhibited a high level of maintenance culture toward the desks provided.

Iheme hinted that the NGO would be visiting the school to see what’s happening to the desks, saying “the better they take care of them, the more we would be encouraged to do more”.

In her vote of thanks, Assistant Headmaster, Hasana Shehu, who expressed delight toward the gesture of the NGO, promised to take effective care of the desks.

Also, Mr Dabo Garba, Supervising Officer, Miri ll, Bauchi Local Government Area, appreciated the NGO for coming to the rescue of the school by providing the desks.

He called on the Headmaster to inform the Community Leader and members of the community on the need for all to join hands and maintain the facilities.

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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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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.