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NDE Trains Bauchi Youths On Sustainable Agriculture

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3 years ago

October 18, 2023

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), on Wednesday, commenced three-month training of 100 youth on sustainable Agriculture in Bauchi State.

The Director General of NDE, Malam Abubakar Fikpo, stated this in Bauchi at the commencement of the training.

Represented by the Bauchi State Coordinator of NDE, Alhaji Lawan Yaya, the DG said that the training was being carried out under its Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS).

Fikpo, who explained that the training was taking place in 12 states of the federation, said the aim was to create employment for the rural communities through training on modern innovative Agricultural technology.

This, he said, included vegetable crops and livestock production Skills along its value chain.

He said the training was also aimed at improving the livelihood of the rural people and reducing rural-urban migration, adding that each trainee would be given the sum of N5,000 each per month as transportation fee.

“Let me remind the participants to see this gesture as a rare opportunity which should not be allowed to fail.

“Remember that with the training, you will be empowered in modern agriculture and life skills to be able to overcome challenges of your immediate environment.

“This training provides you with the opportunity to acquire knowledge required to set up your agribusinesses.

“You should therefore justify these efforts by putting in your best to succeed so that in due time, you too will become employers of labour and agripreneurs,” he said.

The NDE boss also called on all well-meaning Nigerians to join hands and partner with the NDE for the benefit of the unemployed in the country.

One of the participants, Musa Sa’idu, who spoke on behalf of the trainees, appreciated the present administration of the federal government for making NDE impactful on the lives of youths in the state and the country at large.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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21 minutes 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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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.