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Rotary Club Donates Wheelchairs To Polio Survivors In Bauchi

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4 years ago

April 29, 2022

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The Rotary Club International, Bauchi Central chapter, on Friday donated 10 wheelchairs to polio survivors in Bauchi state.

Speaking during the distribution of the equipment in Bauchi, Mr Chukwunonso Nwobi, said the gesture was one of the focus areas of the club being one of the leading organisations in the eradication of polio in the world.

According to him, the wheelchairs were not given to them to encourage street begging, rather they were to aid their movement while engaging in productive activities.

“There are people affected by polio and we don’t want them to be a burden to society as a result of not being able to move about.

“As a result, we try to aid them in their movements by providing these hand powered tricycles and this would help them to go to school, places of work or worship and to go and learn a trade so that they won’t be a burden to themselves or to the society.

“I will like to urge the beneficiaries not to give up on life and aspire for whatever they would like to be.

“Two among them are graduates and one of them have served with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

“So, whatever your dreams are inspite of disability, you can still achieve those dreams because there is ability in disability,” he said.

The president, who warned the beneficiaries against using the chairs for street begging, added that the club has the right to confiscate the chair from any of them found guilty.

In his address, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, the Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) appreciated the ‘kind gesture’ by Rotary club.

Represented by Mr Yusuf Pate, Deputy Director, Disease Control, BSPHCDA, Mohammed said that the agency and Rotary club had been working together for many years especially, in the fight against polio in the state.

He urged the club to continue to provide maximum support to the state government to fight against polio not only in Nigeria but Bauchi state in particular.

In their separate vote of thanks, two beneficiaries, Malam Hassan Mohammed and Saudat Galadima Rotary club and BSPHCDA for identifying them to benefit from the gesture.

They promised to use the equipment judiciously and prayed for more people to provide such assistance to their counterparts or other people of such condition.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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10 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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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.