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Parents Commend Bauchi Senator On Payment Of UTME Fees For 150 Students

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2 years ago

April 2, 2024

Some parents in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi state have commended Sen. Shehu Buba representing Bauchi South at the Senate for paying the 2023/2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) fees for 150 children in the area.

The parents made the commendation in Toro on Tuesday at the end of the Computer Based Test (CBT) training, organized for the students by the senator.

According to them, the gesture would not be easily forgotten as it came just at the time they were struggling to make ends meet and could hardly sort for the payment.

One of the parents, Yakubu Baka expressed happiness that his son, Isa Yakubu was one of the students that benefited from the gesture.

“I am happy that my son is among those who were chosen even though I had the intention of paying but I haven’t until the senator came to my rescue.

“My son wouldn’t have gotten the privilege to write the exams this year, if not for senator Shehu Buba and I’m grateful to him for this wonderful gesture,” he said.

Another parent, Yusuf Sambo, said they had many children but when a relief like this is extended to any of them, it should be appreciated.

“The day I heard Sen. Shehu Buba was going to pay for their computer training and jamb examination fee. I was so excited because if you have five children and someone says he has paid for one or two, it’s a thing of Joy.

“I’m grateful and urge all the children to read hard and never take this kind gesture for granted.

“This computer training they had is another skill acquisition, even if you have a degree. So, with this, he has done a great Job here and we wish him the best and God’s blessings,” he prayed.

Similarly, Mr Suleiman Gidado, Malawa Village Head, said this was the first time a senator would be paying for the UTME fees of 150 children in the LGA.

He called on the students not to misuse the opportunity given to them by reading hard and pass with flying colours.

Mr Ibrahim Mato, Senior Legislative Aide to the senator said that the gesture was purely extended to the indigent parents who may not have had the financial capability to pay the fees for their children.

According to him, the training was a laudable one especially when the world is now a global village.

“If you don’t know how to operate a computer, you are left behind and will not progress academically and this is one of the reasons why the Senator initiated this programme for you even after paying your UTME fees,” he said.

Also, Engr. Musa Idi, one of the Programme Supervisors, said that the students were given computer based training so as to pass the examination saying it was important for them to justify the training by passing the exam.

He said this is because the senator did not only pay for their fees but also promised to sponsor those that pass the UTME examination throughout their university education.

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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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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.