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Hardship: Bauchi Senator Flags Off Skill Acquisition Training For 100 Youth

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2 years ago

May 24, 2024

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Senator Shehu Buba, Member representing Bauchi South at the Senate, has flagged off a 4-day skills acquisition training on solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance for 100 youth in Bauchi state.

Speaking during the commencement of the training in Bauchi on Friday, Engr Musa Idi, one of the programme Coordinators, said the training which was conceived two months ago has the beneficiaries selected across the seven Local Government Areas the Senator represents.

He said the gesture was to relieve some of the burdens occasioned by the present economic hardship on the selected trainees and make them self-reliant as well as employers of labour.

According to him, the trainees were people that have little knowledge of electrical installation and they would be trained on solar photovoltaic system installation and maintenance.

He added that they would also be trained on how to install inverters at home, offices, streetlights and others.

“Because of the high rate of unemployment, the senator wants to make them self-reliants so as for them to be able to sustain themselves.

“There are impressive starter packs as tool kits that have been bought by the Senator and they can be used for not only solar installations, but for electrical and any other installations.

“This will enable them to put what they have learned into practice and become self-reliant and employers of labour,” he said.

Also, Mr Mohammed Gwaza, another programme Coordinator, said that the mandate was to empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the abundant energy of the sun.

He explained that solar power is not just about photovoltaic panels and inverters, it represents a pathway to sustainable development, economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Gwaza urged the beneficiaries to listen attentively and make good use of the training as well as the kits so as to be financially emancipated.

One of the beneficiaries, Tijani Tilde from Toro Local Government Area, expressed his gratitude to God for being selected as one of the beneficiaries of the training.

“If we can get people or our representatives that can perform the way this man is performing, I believe before the end of this tenure, there would be more progress and tranquility in the country.

“When you talk of poverty, people say that Northeast is the region where poverty is more pronounced but I think with this kind of programmes, this perception would be discarded,” he said.

Also, Abdulahi Garba, another beneficiary from Bauchi Local Government, said that the training was a life changing one that provided an opportunity for the youth to become self-sustaining and financially stable.

He urged other fellow participants to be focused, make good use of whatever they learned and make effective use of the kits that would be given by not selling them off.

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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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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.