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NYSC To Corps Members: Keeping Your Uniforms Safe, An Act Of Patriotism

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3 years ago

October 13, 2023

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on all corps members across the country to always keep their uniform safe as it is an act of patriotism.

Mr Stephen Gabriel, Deputy Director, Research, Statistics and Library, NYSC headquarters, stated this in Bauchi on Thursday, during the collection of National certificates by the 2022 Batch B stream 1 corps members.

According to him, it would be unpatriotic to mutilate, or give it out to members of the society who have no connections and reverence with the uniform, thereby throwing its dignity in the mud.

“I’m quite sure that in your communities or localities where you served, you might have found one or two people to hand over your uniform after your service.

“Please, I want you to note that this uniform you are wearing is the only uniform in the whole world that if you are not a graduate, you can never wear it.

“I’m not belittling others that have uniforms, but this uniform is very special and unfortunately, some of you look at it as just a mere uniform.

“We have seen cases where a madman came to a main road trafficking and confidently, he has the crested vest of NYSC or even a tricycle rider put on the uniform,” he said.

Gabriel, who is also the Curator, NYSC Museum, headquarters, recounted how a man who had served since 1983 kept his crested vest till his daughter was in 2021 going for service and handed it over to her.

He said the story went viral online and when the then DG of NYSC, Shuaibu Ibrahim saw it and asked him to go and get it.

“NYSC recognized that the man’s gesture is one of the lovely acts of patriotism for him to have kept 1983 NYSC crested vest till 2021.

“That is what we expect you to do with your uniforms. If you are not going to keep it please, don’t hand it over to any other person,” he said.

Also speaking, the Bauchi State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, said a total number of 458 corps members comprising 295 males and 163 females had just passed out.

Yakubu, who stated that the corps members had contributed their quota to nation building and national development, called on them to shun crime or criminal activities.

She urged them to focus on the skills acquisition by learning hand works that would make them become employers of labour.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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58 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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1 hour 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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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.