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Minister Provides Medical Outreach To 3,000 Bauchi Indigents

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2 years ago

October 27, 2024

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, through his Chigari foundation, has flagged off a three-day medical outreach to about 3,000 indigents in Bauchi state.

Speaking during the official flagging off of the outreach, Dr. Ashiru Abubakar, the Technical Assistant to the Coordinating Minister, said about 100 minor and major Paediatric and Gynaecological consultations and surgeries would be conducted during the outreach.

According to him, at least 30 cataract extractions would be conducted, provision of reading glasses to about 50 or more patients depending on the bandwidth, free medication, consultation, radiological investigations, among others would be carried out.

He said that the gesture was a collaboration between the Coordinating Minister, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other professional associations.

“Everyone is aligned with the vision of the Coordinating Minister and they are happy to provide their time and volunteer to provide free services to the teaming populace in Bauchi metropolis.

“Surgeries are presently going on at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital and I want to thank the management of the hospital as they have always been partners in progress.

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“They provided a portion of the hospital that will cater for these less privileged people in the society,” he said.

Abubakar further highlighted some of the free medical services to be provided to include; dental consultations, day procedures, ultrasound and obstetrics consultations and treatment.

Others, he said included; general male and female outpatient services, laboratory services, nutritional counseling services and education as well as pharmaceutical services.

Also speaking, Dr Yusuf Bappa, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Bauchi State, said the outreach is an extension of what had been done in the previous 10 LGAs to mitigate the health issues of victims of the flood disaster across the state.

“We are here to see the patients that have various ailements and of course to attend to them and profer solutions to them.

“We have three points within Bauchi metropolis and the target is to reach as many p ople as possible in each of the point,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Malam Abubakar Isa, lauded the Minister for coming to them with a life saving programme.

Isa, who had been battling with cataract for more than a decade, said he didn’t believe that a day would come for him to be operated free of charge.

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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.