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History Beckons as A+A North/South Joint Presidential Ticket Set to Clinch NUJ Leadership

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1 year ago

November 26, 2024

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Alhassan Yahya and Abimbola Oyetunde are making history as the first North/South unification ticket in the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) election, set to take place on November 27, 2024, in Owerri, Imo State.

This ticket is significant not only because it represents a unified front but also because it promotes gender equality, with Abimbola Oyetunde, a woman, running alongside Alhassan Yahya.

Abimbola Oyetunde has already won the deputy presidential position unopposed, leaving the delegates to elect Alhassan Yahya as the president.

Yahya’s campaign promises include running an all-inclusive, open, transparent, and accountable leadership, prioritizing the welfare and safety of journalists, press freedom, and developing the national secretariat in Abuja through collaboration with entrepreneurs and public/private entities for infrastructural development of the vast land in the NUJ National secretariat for profitability.

Yahya also promised to pursue Special Intervention Fund for media industry by the Federal Government and other subnational governments. Developing a 10-year development plan for the Union; consolidating on laudable programmes of his predecessors and improving on them where necessary and collaborating with international donor agencies and NUJ affiliates like NAWOJ and SWAN and other relevant bodies to reset the standard of media practice, are some other key areas of focus of his administration when elected as President.

He also promised to pursue better wages for journalists in the country through the reintroduction of Media Enhancement Bill; pursue full implementation of weigh-in allowance; NUJ insurance Scheme; and the restructuring of the International Institute of Journalism for optimal performance and establishment of NUJ online Radio which will be hosted on u-tube and to be manned by IIJ students alongside a Community Radio.

The Lagos State Council of the NUJ alongside 17 other State Councils including three zones (Zones B; C and E respectively) of the Union have already endorsed Yahya and Oyetunde as the sole presidential and deputy presidential candidates.

Their campaign, tagged “Forward Together: Greater Union!”, aims to propel the NUJ to the next phase of accomplishments and transformational leadership.

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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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2 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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4 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.