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#EndSARS: Access Bank announces N50 billion interest-free facility for businesses
Access Bank Nigeria Plc has announced plans to offer N50billion interest-free credit facility to individuals and businesses.
Access Bank Nigeria Plc. has announced N50 billion in support of Nigerians through interest-free loans and grants to support communities, the youths, and micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
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This information was disclosed by the bank through its official LinkedIn page.
The bank’s official statement read thus,
“Now more than ever, we remain committed to our purpose of impacting lives positively. In light of the recent occurrences, we will be supporting Nigerian businesses with 50 Billion Naira interest-free loans and grants. Watch this space for more information.”
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Why it matters
The impact of the pandemic, coupled with the hijacked #EndSARS protests that led to the looting of businesses and destruction of properties has thrown so many Nigerians into debts.
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This show of support from Access Bank will help alleviate and stimulate economic activities, as well as produce many positive multiplier effects on the economy.
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#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu gifts families of slain police officers N10 million each
Governor Sanwo-Olu has compensated the families of slain police officers with the sum of N10 million each.
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has brought respite to the families of police officers killed during the violence witnessed in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests.
According to the disclosure on the Twitter page of the Lagos State Government, the families were handed a cheque of N10 million each and the children of the slain officers awarded scholarships by the government.
Governor @jidesanwoolu handing over a cheque of 10 million naira each to the families of police officers who lost their lives during the unrest that followed the EndSARS protest and awarding scholarship to their children. @followlsstf @ceolsstf @LagosPoliceng#LASG #SecureLagos pic.twitter.com/XdjPPRsRf7
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) December 3, 2020
What they are saying: Commenting on the recent development, a tweet by the Lagos State Government read thus: “Governor @jidesanwoolu handing over a cheque of 10 million naira each to the families of police officers who lost their lives during the unrest that followed the EndSARS protest and awarding scholarship to their children.’’
Why this matters: The recent effort by the Governor is in fulfillment of the promise he had earlier made to compensate affected victims of the post-EndSARS protest which led to the loss of lives and valuable properties both in the state and the country at large.
The compensation will be viewed by serving officers as a motivation, aimed at promoting patriotism, loyalty, commitment and dedication to national service.
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#EndSARS Sanctions: Nigeria has reached out to the UK Government – Foreign Minister
Onyeama has stated that the FG has reached out to the UK Government over the parliamentary debate on the #EndSARS protests.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said that the Nigerian Government has reached out to the UK Government over the parliamentary debate on the #EndSARS protests.
The Minister disclosed this to Newsmen at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Thursday, which was recorded by Channels TV.
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He added that the UK Parliament did not speak for the UK government, and that the UK had heard the Nigerian government’s side regarding the incident at Lekki.
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“On the issue of the UK parliament, yes, we have reached out to the UK government on this question. The meeting that took place was of Parliamentarians, they don’t speak for the UK government and the UK government which acts for the United Kingdom has also heard the side of the (Nigerian) government regarding everything that happened.
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“So we are in touch with them and engaging with them. But, of course, as in any democracy, the Members of Parliament are able to also air their views, but what is important is that a balanced picture is made available to them all before they take any decision,” Onyeama said.
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What you should know
Nairametrics reported earlier this week that the British Parliament had announced it would consider a petition by some groups and individuals, asking it to apply sanctions against the Nigerian government and officials for alleged human rights violations during the #EndSARS protest and Lekki shooting incident.
Also, the presidency earlier disclosed that the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, had a meeting with the UK Special Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, Nick Dyer, accompanied by the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria.
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David5
October 24, 2020 at 10:14 am
This is good sir
Aniefiok Michael Udoh
October 24, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Glory be to GOD, thanks so much Access Bank GOD bless you more and more. Please I need this Grant for revamping my business. Am in Lagos
Shamsu Abubakar khalid
October 24, 2020 at 10:23 am
Good idea but how can we benefit I mean to apply.
Abdulkudus Isah
October 24, 2020 at 10:30 am
May Almighty God reward you all for your kind gesture in as far you stand to help an individual, this how God will continue to elevate you all and guide you onto the right path. Am Access and will always be an Access bank member. One love one Nigeria
Odohsimeon1
October 24, 2020 at 12:17 pm
Please How can we access the loan
Roland Olaleye
October 24, 2020 at 3:24 pm
Thanks for being so understanding of the plight of the masses.
Hamzat Abbas
October 24, 2020 at 1:40 pm
That’s great. I am interested.
Joy Chisom
October 24, 2020 at 2:07 pm
I bank with Access Bank, please how do I apply for the loan to help me reform my business
Anonymous
October 24, 2020 at 2:12 pm
Good move.
Anonymous
October 24, 2020 at 2:15 pm
I need it, how
would I apply
Princewill Obika
October 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm
Good gesture. Please how can we access the loan? Any link for applications?
Anonymous
October 24, 2020 at 3:17 pm
This is good news God bless access bank.please when can we start applying.
Ishmael Peterside
October 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm
Brilliant move worth emulating by others. God bless Nigeria
Hadiza ibrahim
October 24, 2020 at 3:31 pm
Is better
Anonymous
October 24, 2020 at 3:46 pm
How can I apply for the loan.
I need financial a help to start up a fish farm business
Chidi Ibeleme
October 24, 2020 at 4:03 pm
How do interested persons get the loan. How do I apply?
Christiana John Udoma
October 25, 2020 at 11:21 am
Thanks so much for the move, may God continue to upgrade u to the next level. I’m an Access Bank member and will ever be without regret,when and how do I apply, thanks
Edafe Deborah
October 24, 2020 at 4:56 pm
Am interested.how can I access the loan
Bello Oluwatoyin
October 24, 2020 at 5:15 pm
Thank you for your efforts sir, the Lord will reward you
Sunny
October 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm
This is great sir…. Guidelines on how to access this loan sir
Joy ogbu
October 25, 2020 at 2:48 am
Oh very good sir, but how can we apply to the loan sir
Prince U
October 25, 2020 at 5:09 am
Good and fine. But how can one access the interest free loan?
Anonymous
October 25, 2020 at 6:18 am
This is not true. There’s no information about this loan on their LinkedIn page or online anywhere.
Amu Theresa
October 25, 2020 at 7:11 am
Good morning please I need the load How can I apply please
Nwankwo Vincent C
October 25, 2020 at 7:29 am
Please send me details how to access it, a good move in the right direction and that’s why I remain your customer over years because of your effective response to customers need…..thanks
Olamilekan Hammed
October 25, 2020 at 2:03 pm
Thanks so much am access I will be access Bank customer for life ,how can we access to the loan?
Chrismond
October 25, 2020 at 5:47 pm
Please how will I apply for the loan?
Jennifer Iyojie
October 25, 2020 at 9:10 pm
Pls send information on how to access the loan
Muhammad Bello
October 25, 2020 at 9:20 pm
Great! When shall the portal open?
Dele ODUMOSU
October 26, 2020 at 12:32 am
If you have that much money, please, please, please, invest in infrastructure that is badly needed in the country, and we the masses,we’ll walk hand in hand to make sure that you will reap the rewards of your investment, we need good roads intercity rail network and electricity,
Enobong Rankin Veshmastru
October 26, 2020 at 2:44 am
God bless Access Bank, God bless the management of this bank for this great decision and opportunity given to the populace. God Bless you
I need this loan , for my business. How do I access this Grant?. I bank with Access Bank.
Anonymous
October 26, 2020 at 4:05 pm
This is good,iam interested
Joseph otache
October 27, 2020 at 2:23 pm
Thank you access, how can I apply for it
Uchenna Emma
October 28, 2020 at 12:43 am
Pls how do I access the grant as it is not shown here in the article posted,may God bless u so much access bank for coming to our aid,all I want to know is how to go about the process,the code or the web site to reach u thank you
chinedu
October 30, 2020 at 11:57 am
Thank you so much Access Bnak for this help,.. may i know how to apply for the loan
Okanlawon Deborah Bolanle
November 2, 2020 at 12:48 am
Thanks to access bank
Please how can I apply ?
Okutu Uchenna
November 12, 2020 at 7:08 pm
First and foremost thanks u access bank for notifying the problem of Ur customer. Pls I’m a young man who is into agriculture and I need this loan to put into farm
Saidi Omolade sekinah
December 1, 2020 at 8:15 pm
If this is true may God continue to bless you all in access bank.
How can we access the loan and how do we pay back.