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NILDS Organises Quiz Competition For Secondary School Students In Bauchi

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7 months ago

September 26, 2025

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The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has organised an inter-school quiz competition for secondary school students in Bauchi state.

Speaking before the commencement of the 2025 edition of the national debate on the legislature, democracy, and governance, the Director General of the NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, said the exercise was to deepen the knowledge of legislative and democratic governance at the level of secondary school students.

According to him, it was to also inspire young Nigerians to cultivate the interest to participate in legislative governance.

He explained that enhancing the knowledge of young Nigerians in the legislature would not only foster inclusive and participatory legislature in Nigeria but would also serve as an avenue for citizen engagement in the legislative process.

Represented by Dr. Hadiza Sa’idu, NILDS Coordinator, Sulaiman added that the quiz competition was taking place in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“This 10th edition of the competition is therefore the fourth time the competition is being held at the national level.

“As the 2025 NILDS National Quiz Competition is declared open, I therefore urge all competing students and their teachers to abide by the rules of the game so that the desired objectives of the competition are achieved,” he said.

Also speaking, Dr Muhammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education said that the exercise was a welcome development in the circle of education, adding that it’s a ground where students in the state could be tested among other students.

“This will enable us to improve on the quality of our deliverance in our various schools to our teeming students across the state.

“I want them to take it upon themselves that in an engagement like this, there is no loser. You put in your best and if at the end of the day, you don’t make it up to the top, your efforts will be crowned.

“I hope this will be well covered because it will stimulate other schools to be part and perform better so that they can come up to this level as well,” said the Commissioner.

Announcing the winner of the competition, the Chairman House Committee on Education, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Mr Nasiru Alah, declared Government Day Secondary School, Bulkachuwa as the overall winner.

He also announced Government Secondary School, Gamawa as the first runner up while Government Girls Day Secondary School, Dagauda came as the second runner up.

Other schools that participated in the competition in the state included; Fariah Foundation School, Government Secondary School Ningi, and Government Day Secondary School Rimin-Zayam.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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3 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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3 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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5 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.