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Rotary Club Donates 1,000 Books To Schools In Bauchi

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3 years ago

September 29, 2023

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The Rotary Club International, Bauchi State chapter has donated 1,000 textbooks to Zion Pilgrim Christ School and Samat International Academy, Yelwa Kagadama in Bauchi state.

Speaking during the distribution exercise on Friday, Mr, Pam Dauda, the President, Bauchi Rotary Club, said that that the gesture was a collaboration between Rotary club and Rotaract Club Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi.

According to him, the gesture was to help the schools to improve and work better on their educational system.

Dauda, who explained that September was a literacy month of Rotary Club International, added that the club, as part of effort to touch lives was trying to ensure that education was made easier as books were difficult to get by some schools.

He revealed that the club had put a focal person in place that would see and monitor how effectively the books were being used and accessed so as to plan on how to supply more books to the them.

“The schools are two different schools where one has a primary school to primary six and secondary school to JSS three, the other also have primary school from primary one to five.only.

“So, we distributed the books based on the number of students they have in their schools and also the number of classes they have.

“We selected this Zion school because it’s a mixture pupils from Internally Displaced Persons’ as well as orphans and the school belongs to an orphanage.

“We believe this is a place you can impact more as they are the people that needs this gesture more,” he said.

Earlier, Ibrahim Saleh, President, Rotaract club, ATBU Bauchi, encouraged the pupils that they could only become leaders of tomorrow when they read and face their studies squarely.

In their separate vote of thanks, Mr Joel Jijingi and Ms Ogbonna Fransisca, the principals of the schools, lauded the club for the kind gesture, adding that books were essential tools for effective learning and teaching processes.

Some of the books donated to the schools included English, Mathematics and Basic Sciences.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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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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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.