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NUJ Urges Journalists To Consider National Interest In Reportage

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1 year ago

February 28, 2025

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi state council has called on all the journalists in the state to consider national interest and adopt solution journalism to promote good governance, transparency and accountability in any administration.

Comrade Umar Sa’idu, the Chairman, NUJ, Bauchi state chapter, made the call in Alkaleri Local Government Area on Thursday during a two-day capacity building training organised by the Correspondents’ chapel.

He also charged the journalists in the state to adhere to a decent dress code and uphold the ethics of the profession.

“I want to use this opportunity to advise my professional colleagues in the state to always adhere to the provision of the NUJ constitution especially in the way we report, the way we dress and the way we conduct ourselves during assignments.

“We should try as much as possible to always consider national interest and adopt solution journalism as the first option toward promoting good governance, transparency and accountability in any administration.

“The Bauchi state council of NUJ is ever ready to continue supporting chapels to organise useful programmes such as training of members to update their knowledge, understand media management and its sustainability,” he said.

The Chairman commended the foresight of the Correspondents’ chapel’s leadership for organising the training.

In his keynote address, Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the state governor on Media and Publicity, said that the theme of the training was apt considering the transfirmation in the media industry due to technology.

He encouraged the participants to be instrumental in projecting issues in the state for the government to address the needs of the people.

“Another emerging trend is the shift toward journalists becoming personal brands.

“With social media platforms providing direct access to audiences, journalists are no longer just reporters, they are influencers and thought leaders,” he said.

While appreciating the support of journalists in the state, Mr Ahmed Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi state Correspondents’ chapel of NUJ said that the two days capacity training was in line with human capital development for better productivity.

Also, Mr Andee Iheme, a resource person that spoke on Artificial Intelligence and Investigating reporting, charged journalists to verify and fact check all information to abort all forms of litigation and risks in discharging their duties.

Iheme also dwelled on research and use of technology to be abreast with global issues as reliable sources of news for the general public.

The two-day workshop organised for the Correspondents’ chapel in the state was with the theme ‘Emerging Trends in Journalism: The Impacts on Modern Journalism, Practitioners’.

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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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4 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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6 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.