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We’ve Constructed Over 700kms Of Internal Roads In Edo, Says Commissioner

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2 years ago

February 15, 2024

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State has constructed over seven hundred (700km) kilometres of internal roads since inception.

The state Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen in Benin on Thursday.

He said people who say the present government has not done much in road construction make such accusations just because the roads constructed by the government are probably not in their right of way.

He said: “We have done more than 700 kilometres of internal roads since inception. But if these internal roads are not in your right of way how would you know. We just concluded the Second Ugbor Road, but if this road is not in your right of way you will not have an idea. We are on the verge of completing Forestry Road, but if your right of way is not there you can’t know. We have many to list, but that will be made known in our media project.

“So, It is unfair to say the state government is doing nothing as regards road construction. I must say that as a state, based on the budget given to us, we are doing a lot of internal roads.”

The Commissioner who lamented that cost of raw materials for road construction have gone up astronomically, however, maintained that roads in the state must be done to specification so that it can stand the test of time.

Uzamere used the opportunity to call on the Federal Government to concentrate more of its road infrastructural projects to the state because of its peculiarity.

According to him, the call becomes necessary due to the strategic location of the state.

He said being a major gateway to many parts of the country, the volume of vehicles, especially the articulated ones, is bound to be high, resulting in the wearing and tearing of the roads in the state.

On Benin-Agbor Road, he said a consensus agreement has been reached between the Federal Government and the state government on its rehabilitation, assuring that work will soon commence on the road.

The Commissioner, while noting that the state government is carrying out palliative measures on several federal roads, added: “Delta State is part of the consensus. Rehabilitation of the road is going to take off any moment from now. We are presently doing some designs of the road. We already have the finance to get it done.”

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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1 hour 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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4 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.