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Teaching, Not A Relegated Profession – Says Bauchi SUBEB Chair

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2 years ago

June 6, 2024

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Alh. Adamu Duguri, the Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), on Thursday, said that teaching was not a relegated profession.

He stated this in Bauchi at the end of a three-day capacity training of 30 selected basic and science technology teachers in the state.

The training was a collaboration between the state government, Girls Education Mission International (GEM) and sponsored by TY Danjuma Foundation.

The Chairman urged the selected participants to restore the lost glory and respect given to teachers in those days by being upright, dedicated and willing to impart meaningful knowledge to the pupils.

“It is your responsibility to make the country, state and local governments habitable because when you train people, definitely, you are training the whole country.

“Sarazuka, Boko Haram and other heinous things that are happening is just a major organ of illiteracy because if you are a learned person, how can you take your dagger and kill another person no matter the differences, whatever the sentiment.

“So, I believe that if people are trained, then progress is imminent.

“Don’t assume that teaching is a relegated profession, in those days, you will see a teacher, then a traditional ruler who has been equated in the same position but because of the misadventures from the teachers, the profession is now being relegated.

“Try to bring the profession back to its initial form and position so as to earn the respect you deserve,” said the Chairman.

Duguri also said that the Bauchi state government was investing heavily on education without corresponding concern from the teachers

According to him, there are teachers that even steal equipment in some schools, adding that the level of harassment of students by some teachers was highly disheartening.

“The profession is coming to an end if care is not taken because you wouldn’t even be able to hold your handset inside your car because somebody would come and snatch it because you refused to train him and instill morality in him.

“You can imagine if you as teachers are immoral, there would be a serious problem,” he added.

In her closing remarks, the Executive Director of Girls Education Mission International, Ketura Shammah, said that the training had been worthwhile considering the response of the trainees.

She expressed confidence that the set objectives of the training would be achieved as the participants were expected to go back to their respective schools to step down the training to 5,000 teachers.

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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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3 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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5 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.