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Rotary Club Donates 240 Re-usable Pad, 160 Pants To 80 School Girls In Bauchi

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3 years ago

October 11, 2023

The Rotary Club International, Bauchi state chapter has donated 240 re-usable sanitary pads and 160 tight fitted pants to 80 girls of Government Secondary School, Bayara a suburb of Bauchi metropolis.

Speaking during the distribution exercise on Tuesday, Mr Pam Dauda, the President, Rotary Club International in the state, said the gesture was to celebrate the International Girls’ Child Day.

According to him, the gesture was a collaborative effort of the Rotary Club, Alwadata Likeminds Initiative and Kairos Initiative.

“We are celebrating the day and so we have to do something that will impact the life of the girl-child.

“We have realised that due to the economic challenges, it’s really difficult for them to be able to afford a conventional pad which they usually discard after use.

“Hence, we produced these re-usable sanitary pads that can be washed and recycled for a long period of time.

“This time around, we are giving a pack of three sanitary pads with two set of pants to each of these 80 adult girls so that they can use,” said the president.

He further explained that after this project, the club would be working towards provision of water sanitation toilets in some selected schools where both the males and females could access differently.

This, he said, would be a better way for the girl-child to be more safer in schools especially, during their menstruation.

“We also want to provide hand washing materials for them to be using because sanitation is very key and girl hygiene is very important,” he said.

One of the girl-students who spoke on behalf of all, Aisha Isma’il, lamented that menstrual cycle had put many girls under stress as they were always out-of-school for the period of the flow because of lack of facilities.

She called for action to bring relieve and succour to the girl-child to enable her overcome the pressure of monthly flow in school.

She also appealed for more toilets for the girls in the schools, saying “for now, there are no toilets for the girls thereby making it difficult for us to have safe corners as we share the same toilet with our male counterparts”.

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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.