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Security Issues Must Be Viewed From A Wider Perspective – Ex-Air Chief

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4 years ago

May 28, 2022

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Formal Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, says security issues must be viewed from a broader perspective in order to understand what is needed to be done to solve issues of insecurity in the country.

Abubakar stated this during an interaction session with Newsmen in Bauchi on Saturday while appreciating God for his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s governorship candidate of the party in the state.

According to him, security has different dimensions and all of them must be recognised and addressed.

“It is important to advise that we look at security from a very broad perspective. The dimensions of security are so many, but generally, we tend to focus on the physical dimension of security which is not the main thing.

“We have the economic dimension of security. Even, there is a political dimension, for people to come and express their interests and to ensure that those interests are reflected in what turns out to be the results is an issue that could generate insecurity.

“That is the political dimension of security. We also have the social dimension of security.

“If we begin to address the political, economic and social dimensions of security especially, at the state level, it will help and make us understand what needs to be done.

“The federal government is doing a lot in terms of equipment and that’s the physical of it”, he said.

Abubakar, who is also Nigeria’s Ambassador to Chad, appreciated the leadership of the APC from the national to the state level, including all the executives as well as members of the party that had worked round the clock to ensure that the primary was peaceful and transparent.

He also commended other aspirants for the sportsmanship spirit demonstrated by them, assuring them that he would work with them as a family to address the fundamental problems facing the people of the state

I want to assure them that we will work together as a family, hand in hand in order to ensure that we are able to address the fundamental problems that are facing our people in Bauchi state.

“I want to also appreciate the entire people of Bauchi state for giving us the support especially for the peaceful conduct of the primary.

“There was no trouble anywhere within the state and that is how it should be. Bauchi is a home of peace and tranquility, so we are very delighted and we are not surprised that the people were able to support the entire process,” he added.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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5 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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5 hours 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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8 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.