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‘We Will Not Fold Arms And Watch Nigerians Rights Being Violated’ – NHRC

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6 years ago

March 3, 2020

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National Human Rights Commission says it will not fold its arms and watch while law enforcement agencies, entities or individuals continue to trampled and violate the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.

Tony Ojukwu, Esq, Executive Secretary of the Commission disclosed this in Benin on Monday March 2, at a public sitting on Special Investigation Panel on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria, organised for the South-South geo-political zone.

SGBV was set up April 2019 as a result of complaints received after security men led by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), under the auspices of FCT Task Force raided night clubs and the streets of Abuja.

Ojukwu said enssence of the SGBV Panel sitting was to check the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence in the country and increase access of Nigerians to the services of the Commission.

A cross section of participants at the SGBV Panel sitting in Benin on Monday

He added that the aim was to seek accountability where there is evidence to indicate that any officer, officials or individuals have been involved in acts of sexual and gender-based violence, stressing that it will also provide opportunities for fair hearing to both complainants and alleged violators.

“The public sitting is also to provide opportunities for fair hearing to both complainants and alleged violators and to mainstream human rights norms and tenets into the operation of AEPB, law enforcement officials and members of the public, etc, in line with global best practices and internationally accepted human rights standards.

“The SGBV Panel sitting will furthermore provide stakeholders opportunity to contribute to ideas on how best to develop guidelines and policies on sexual and gender-based violence for institutions, MDAs, public and private organisations and homes that can serve as good practices against the backdrop of reported cases of abuse”, he added.

While decrying the spate of human rights violation, Ojukwu said the SGBV Panel, since it was set up April 2019, has so far received one and hundred and thirteen (113) complaints/memorandum across the six geo-political zones, stressing that the South-East takes the lead with a total of thirty-five (35) cases, representing 30%.

He added that South-South comes next in human rights violation with twenty-six (26) cases, while the North-Central accounts for 19 cases and the North-West 17 cases. 12 cases of human rights abuse were recorded in the South-West while the North-Esst has the lowest with the total number of 4 cases.

The Chairman, who disclosed that the Commission had completed sittings in major cities in the country and had so far recorded success in handling gender-based violence, called on members of the public particularly South-South residents with gender-based violence to forward their complaints to the panel, assuring that identities of such persons would be fully protected.

The Public Sitting which was attended by Civil Society Organisations, security agencies, antigraft agencies and other key stakeholders lasted for two days (Monday March 2 to Tuesday March 3).

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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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2 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.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Oshiomhole Tells FG To Retaliate Against South African Companies In Nigeria

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20 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to retaliate against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said the Federal Government should consider revoking the working license of South African owned companies such as MTN and DSTV.

He argued that Nigeria must respond firmly to what he described as persistent hostility against its citizens.

“I am not going to shed tears. If you hit me, I hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy. It is an economic struggle,” Oshiomhole said.

He argued that while some South Africans accuse Nigerians of taking their jobs, Nigerians should return home and take over employment opportunities created by major South African companies operating in the country, including MTN and DSTV.

“When we hit back, the President of South Africa will not only talk but will also go on his knees to recognise that Nigeria cannot be intimidated.

“We will not condone any life being lost. If a crime has been committed under the South African law they have the right to bring any such person to justice, but to kill our people as if we are helpless, we will not allow that,” Oshiomhole added.

DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly been attacked, and their businesses destroyed, in ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.