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You Are Job Creators, Not Jobseekers, Gov. Mohammed To NYSC Members

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2 years ago

November 21, 2023

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Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state that the various skill acquisition programmes they were exposed to on camp were designed to make them job creators and not jobseekers.

Mohammed stated this on Tuesday, during the official closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch C stream 1 orientation exercise at Wailo camp in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

Represented by his Deputy, Alh. Auwal Jatau, Mohammed also enjoined the corps members to carry these skills with them to their various places of Primary Assignment and perfect them within the period of their National Service.

This, he said, would not only enable them to be adequately self employed but also become employers of labour.

“Given the borrower-friendly credit facilities available in the scheme and other wide ranging funding options, all you need to do is to come up with comprehensive and convincing business proposals and funds will be made available to you.

“National Service provides for you an opportunity to improve and impact positively on the lives of the inhabitants of your host communities.

“I therefore enjoy you not to waste this unique opportunity,” said the governor.

He further assured the corps members that the security of their lives and property was on top of his administration’s agenda at all times and would not relent on its effort to live up to that responsibility.

Mohammed also pledged to with no distant time commence the renovation of the NYSC camp as requested by the state Coordinator.

Earlier, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, NYSC Coordinator in the state, said that the corps members were disciplined and eagerly partook in all camp programmes during the orientation exercise.

She explained that the corps members had been posted to all areas requiring their expertises in line with the requests received from corps employers in the state.

She also appreciated the state governor for placing high priority on the welfare and comfort of corps members in the state.

“On our part, we wish to assure His Excellency and the peace loving people of of Bauchi state that the NYSC scheme will continue to partner with them in implementing all developmental programmes,” she said.

A total of 1,691 corps members were posted to the state for the 2023 Batch C orientation exercise.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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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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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.