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NAFDAC Exposes Prophet Fufeyin, Says His Miracle Water, Soap Not Approved, Under Investigation

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Akinwale Kasali
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Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin

By Akinwale Kasali

Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, the General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for fraudulently misleading and allegedly deceiving Nigerians by using the agency’s name to sell its Miracle Water and Soap.

The Agency lamented the activities of the faith-based organization in a statement released on Sunday. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasised that none of the products being advertised and sold by the organization is registered with the Agency.

The statement reads, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC name to deceive the unsuspecting public.

“Recently, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, Km 5 Effurun, Sapele Road, Delta State, on a Miracle Water and Miracle Soap being advertised with healing and miracle claims and sold to unsuspecting members of the public by the Spiritual Ministry. The Minister showcased the use of Miracle Water and Miracle Soap on social media to heal barrenness. He claimed that the women would carry twins if they used the soap. He openly told his congregation that the Soap is NAFDAC registered. Thus, the public began to visit the office to confirm the claims.

“The petitioners also submitted the following products from the Spiritual Ministry to NAFDAC to verify the bogus claims. The products are Miracle & Healing Water, River Jordan Water, the Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida, A New Beginning Mount Camel Miracle Water, Water of Life, Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida (1L), A New Beginning Pool of Bethsaida Water, and Father Smelled Perfume.”

The Agency stated that upon receipt of the petitions, it contacted the Delta State Coordinator, through the Director Post Marketing Surveillance of the agency, to ascertain the existence or records of any transaction with the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries and the products in Delta State Office.

“The Coordinator was also directed to visit the Ministry to establish the veracity of the claims in the petitions and take necessary regulatory action on the production facility in the Ministry where the Miracle water and other products are produced. The State Coordinator covertly bought the Miracle Water (25cl) for 3000 naira from the Ministries and took the pictures.

“On Wednesday, August 14th 2024, the State Coordinator Delta State visited the Mercy Land Ministry and met the Head of Service – Mr. Ogunleye Fufeyin and the Chief Security Officer. The officials denied producing Miracle and Healing Water or Soap even with the evidence of the receipt of purchase. He claimed that only the Logo and address on the label were theirs but not the product. The HOS added that they only have a pool of Bethsaida water, which is spiritual and artificial. The HOS requested time to meet with other staff and returned. He returned after 30 minutes and refused to cooperate, asking them to see the CSO.

“On August 27th 2024, a team of Investigation and Enforcement NAFDAC and Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods visited the Ministry to commence investigation on the place of purchase or the manufacturing site for possible sample collection, for laboratory analysis, but the officials did not cooperate with the team. Letters of invitation were issued to the officials to report on August 28th, but it was not honoured. The company instead submitted a Legal document at NAFDAC Headquarters Abuja on August 28th, 2024 and asked to come back on September 3rd, 2024, to organise their document before coming. The Agency then gave the Prophet till the 29th to report to the investigation and Enforcement NAFDAC Office Asaba for further necessary investigation.

“Investigation and Enforcement Asaba waited for the Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries officials based on their earlier request to report for commencement of the investigation, but they still refused to show up. On September 3rd, 2024, they forwarded some documents instead of asking for more time to report,” it explained.

It added that in a document made available to the NAFDAC Office on the evening of September 3rd, the faith organisation claimed to have entered into a production contract agreement with Globod Table Water Km 4, DSC Expressway, Otokutu, Delta State, without the knowledge of NAFDAC State Office in Delta State.

The agency stated that the act is illegal according to the extant rules and regulations on commercial production.

“In continuation of our investigation, NAFDAC Investigation and Enforcement has sealed the Globod Table Water factory to aid and abet the production, sale, and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome Miracle Water under the pretext of Fake NAFDAC Registration Number.

“At this point, it is very clear that Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, KM 5, is not ready to present itself for investigation of production and advertisement of suspected falsified, unwholesome, and unregistered miracle products.

NAFDAC wishes to inform the public that none of these products being advertised and sold are registered with NAFDAC. The public is also being advised to stop patronizing any of these Miracle products. NAFDAC is scientific organization that is guided by verifiable scientific facts before registering any product.

“In the meantime, we will continue with our investigation into the activities of this faith organization with regard to products within our mandates that have been reported to be manufactured and sold by them. I want to use this opportunity to warn faith organizations against illegal production of regulated products without requisite regulatory requirements,” it added.

Adeyeye, however, assured Nigerians of the agency’s resolve to continue safeguarding their health.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria Wins Another Gold Medal In Weightlifting

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Akinwale Kasali
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Folashade Oluwafemiayo

By Akinwale Kasali

Nigeria’s contingent at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games is hoisting the nation’s flag to glory.  The team has claimed another Gold Medal in the Weightlifting Category thanks to Folashade Oluwafemiayo.

She also made history by breaking her own World Record in the Women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg.

Oluwafemiayo, Team Nigeria’s Captain, set a world record by becoming the first para-powerlifter to lift 167kg at the Games.

China’s Deng Xuemei secured the silver medal with a 155kg lift, while Egypt’s Nadia Ali earned the bronze after lifting 145kg.

Also, Flora Ugwunwa claimed a silver medal in the Women’s Javelin F54 category with a remarkable throw of 19.26 meters, finishing 2nd in a highly competitive field.

Bose Omolayo in the Women’s 79kg Para Powerlifting category, lifted an impressive 145kg to secure the silver medal for Nigeria.

Isau Ogunkunle earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles Class 4 Para Table Tennis event. Ogunkunle became the first Nigerian athlete to win an individual medal in Para Table Tennis since the Sydney 2000 Games.

Reacting to their achievements earlier, Sports Minister, Senator Enoh said, “We are immensely proud of our Team Nigeria Paralympic athletes. Bose Omolayo, Flora Ugwunwa, and Isau Ogunkunle have brought us immense pride and joy with their incredible performances on the global stage. Their dedication, resilience, and passion embody the true spirit of Nigeria, and they continue to inspire millions with their remarkable achievements.”

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting para-sports and ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the backing they need to succeed on the international stage.

“Our champions have shown once again that disability is not a limitation. As a nation, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all athletes, regardless of ability, can thrive and make us proud on the global stage.”

Atiku Predicts Unrest Over VAT Hike

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Ayodele Oni
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Atiku Abubakar

By Ayodele Oni

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rethink its economic strategies, cautioning that the Value Added Tax, (VAT) hike and other regressive measures would only fuel further unrest in the country.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) criticized the federal government’s proposed increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5 percent to 10, warning that the move will exacerbate Nigeria’s already dire economic situation.

In a post on his official X account on Sunday, Atiku expressed concerns that the proposed tax hike, along with other recent government policies, will deepen the cost-of-living crisis, hurt businesses, and disproportionately impact the poor.

Atiku described the VAT increase as a “blazing inferno” that could further destabilize Nigeria’s fragile economy.

“The increase in VAT is set to become the blazing inferno that will consume the very essence of our people.

“President Bola Tinubu, alongside his coterie of advisers, has resolved to raise the VAT rate from 7.5% to 10%, even as the NNPCL has announced a soaring PMS price increase at the pump.

“This move unveils a new era of regressive and punitive policies, and its impact is destined to deepen the domestic cost-of-living crisis and exacerbate Nigeria’s already fragile economic growth.”

He emphasized that the VAT increase would impose further hardship on Nigerians, particularly the most vulnerable, at a time when inflation and unemployment rates are skyrocketing.

He accused current Tinubu-led administration of being “profoundly insensitive” to the plight of ordinary Nigerians by indulging in unnecessary luxury spending.

In addition to the VAT hike, Atiku criticized a recent government policy allowing duty-free importation of agricultural commodities such as wheat, maize, and paddy.

He argued that this policy, introduced in August 2024, would severely undermine local farmers, who are unable to compete with low-cost imports from Asia, Europe, and America.

“This poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s food security ambitions, as local farmers, facing unfair competition, are compelled to reduce or entirely abandon their production efforts.”

Hard Drugs: NDLEA Makes Haul Of Seizure In Ekiti, Kogi, Others

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Buba Marwa - NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,  has destroyed over 100,000 kilogramme of cannabis spread across 51 hectares of farmland in Ekiti state.

The Gen. Buba Marwa-led NDLEA made this known in a statement on Sunday, the News Agency of Nigeria, NANS reports. .

According to the statement signed by the agency’s spokesman Femi Babafemi the operation, which was carried out by the agency’s operatives  also led to the arrest of some suspects.

Babafemi mentioned the area where the raid took place to include  Aba Saalaja with 23 hectares, Aba Paanu with 12 hectares, and Aba Arogunmatidi with 16 hectares, all within the Ise-Ekiti forest reserve.

He stated that NDLEA operatives supported by men of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday, 3 September, and Wednesday, 4 September, stormed three camps inside the Ise-Ekiti forest reserve in the Ise/Orun Local Government Area of the state.

He also said two suspects were arrested on Friday, on the Toro-Jos Road, Kaduna, with 305kg cannabis (Indian hemp) concealed in a false compartment of a J5 boxer bus marked YLA 682 XM were also confiscated.

The agency’s spokesman further stated that  another suspect was arrested in possession of 18 kilogrammes of the same substance in Makarfi town.

“Two other suspects others: were arrested on the Zaria- Kaduna highway in possession of 1300 tablets of Tramadol, all same day,” he said.

Also, in Jigawa State, a 30-year-old man was nabbed with 32.6kg of cannabis (Indian hemp) on Thursday, 5 September, at Koran Shehu.

Babafemi said that operatives in Kogi State, on Wednesday, intercepted 77,300 pills of Tramadol, Diazepam, and Exol-5 with 1,230 bottles of Codeine in a commercial bus driven by Attai Okolo, 68, along Aloma – Ejule road, Ofu LGA, Kogi State.

“Another was nabbed on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Expressway on Tuesday, 3 September, with 42.400kg cannabis (Indian hemp) coming from Lagos en route to Kano.

“NDLEA operatives in Borno arrested a 40-year-old man at Ramat area of Maiduguri on Thursday, Sept. 5 with 13,100 pills of Tramadol.

“Also, operatives in Kano on 4 September, nabbed a man with 25.8kg cannabis and 3,000 pills of Diazepam along Kano – Daura road,” Babafemi said.

APC Women Leader, Alile, Urges Governors To Be Gender Sensitive

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Ayodele Oni
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa

By Ayodele Oni

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mary Idele Alile, has urged governors to be gender sensitive while making appointments.

Alile commended the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky  Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and inclusion in governance.

The women leader, who commended the governor for creating political opportunities for women, noted the significant increase in female participation in governance under his leadership.

A statement on Sunday by Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the governor stated that Alile spoke while addressing journalists after a visit to Governor Aiyedatiwa in Akure at the weekend.

She stated that the Governor has actively involved women in decision-making processes, ensuring they are integral to the state’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

“Governor Aiyedatiwa has made significant strides in ensuring that women have a voice in governance.

“His administration has seen a marked increase in female participation, creating a political space where women can contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes.

“This is a bold step toward achieving the gender balance we need in Nigerian politics. The leadership of the party is happy with Mr. Governor on this remarkable achievement.”

Alile called on other governors across the country to follow Aiyedatiwa’s example by including more women in their administration.

“It is crucial that more governors across Nigeria follow in his footsteps by including more women in their cabinets.

“Doing so will not only strengthen governance but also empower women to play their rightful roles in building our nation.”

Alile urged women in Ondo State to rally behind Governor Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election, emphasizing the importance of continuing his efforts to empower women.

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Newly Appointed 344 Aides Are Election Riggers – PDP Campaign Group

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Ayodele Oni
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa

By Ayodele Oni

The governorship candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, Agboola Ajayi has observed that the last minute appointment of over 300 aides by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has shown his confused state of mind.

Aiyedatiwa is Saturday released names of 344 Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants less than three months to the governorship election.

Spokesman of PDP’s Ajayi Campaign Group, Ayo Fadaka, in a statement on Sunday, pointed out that appointing such high number of aides without work schedule was criminal.

The statement states “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa continues to remain a pitiable sight as the helmsman of our State, his acclaimed rudderless and incompetence is consistently impressed on our psyche as he misses no such opportunity to prove it.

“The appointment on Friday of three hundred and forty-four aides is a ridiculous action of a Governor who is at sea over choices to make for the advancement of our State, confused largely over what should extend the frontiers of our development.

“He, but chose to prosecute petty partisanship desires at the expense of good governance, thus again confirming his unsuitability for the Governorship seat he currently occupies, which he consistently uses to retard our quest for economic and societal growth.

“To appoint three hundred and forty-four aides, with no specific governmental responsibilities and defined functions is criminal, particularly when due cognisance is taken of the fact that their renumeration per month is going to cost government about N1.2billion.

“In fact, their number and resources to be expended on them is enough to begin a new Ministry!

“We declare that it is ridiculous and wrong for Lucky Aiyedatiwa to appoint APC Ward Canvasers as Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, Ondo State has never been this unlucky!

“We however assure him and his Party that this trick will not work, the people of Ondo State have since rejected him and his Party of hardship, pains and hunger, APC.

“They are merely waiting for Nov 16th to firmly stamp it at the polls, therefore will bear with equanimity and strength everyone of their misdeeds and punish them accordingly at the polls.

“We remain at alert, and advise Aiyedatiwa to abandon his desire to implement the Kogi rigging model here, as it will be firmly resisted, and backfire on him and his accomplices with deep consequences.

“The PDP, and in fact, the people of Ondo State are keenly watching every step they are taking.

“Conclusively, we state that if an assemblage of massive SSAs and SAs didn’t work in the past, it is not going to work now.

“Our only regret however is that Ondo State is currently in the grip of the incompetents who cannot decipher the limits to which officialdom cannot pushed.”

Anambra: NEMA Flags Off Relief Distribution In Ogbaru, Commends Ogene’s Efforts

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James Orji
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NEMA Food Ogbaru

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to the people of Ogwuanocha and Ogwuikpele communities in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State. The donation was facilitated by Afam Ogene, Member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy.

The materials were distributed on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra state.

Earlier,  Ogene had moved a motion during the House plenary, highlighting the plight of the people in the two communities. He narrated how the people of Ogwuanocha have been living as refugees in neighboring communities since 2021 due to internal skirmishes, while those in Ogwuikpele have been facing unbearable hardships due to recurring flood disasters and lack of government presence.

The relief materials donated by NEMA aim to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities and provide them with necessary support. Hon. Ogene’s efforts in facilitating the donation demonstrate his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by his constituents.

At the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of the relief materials in Iyiowa-Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area, NEMA’s South East Zonal Coordinator, Mrs. Ngozi Echeazu, praised Hon. Afam Ogene for his passion and responsiveness to his constituents’ welfare.

“We appreciate your presence and acknowledge Hon. Ogene’s role in facilitating federal government intervention through NEMA. He approached the Presidency, highlighting the communities’ plight, and we’re here today to provide aid,” Echeazu said.

The relief materials, donated by NEMA, aim to support the people of Ogwuanocha and Ogwuikpele communities. Echeazu noted that additional assistance would be provided to other communities in the state soon.

“We’re committed to addressing crises and willing to collaborate with Hon. Ogene in the future,” she added.

Echeazu urged the beneficiaries to conduct themselves peacefully and orderly during the distribution. She also encouraged them to support Ogene for continued effective representation and democratic dividends.

The event was attended by officials from SEMA and the Local Government Emergency Committee, ensuring a collaborative approach to emergency management.”

Ogene at the event donated the sum of One Million Naira to the leadership of Ogwuanocha and tasked them to deploy the money into putting in place peace processes to enable the people return to their homes.

The items distributed to the IDPs include hundreds of bedding materials (foam and mats); hundreds of food items including bags of rice, garri, gallons of groundnut oil, Maggi, noodles; baby wears, wrappers, towels, rubber buckets, children clothes, mosquito nets, among others.

In November 2021, Ogwuaniocha community was attacked by gunmen who invaded the palace of the 71-year-old traditional ruler, HRH Igwe Oliver Nnaji, abducting him and burning down his palace. The community has since been plagued by crisis, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of properties, and displacement of residents who now seek refuge in neighboring communities.

Alarmingly, the state government has allegedly abandoned Ogbaru LGA, including Ogwuaniocha, without providing basic infrastructure

POMR Makes Minor Changes As Dr Tanko Leads Obidient Movement 

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The Source
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Dr Yunusa Tanko

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has made minor changes in the Obidient Movement.

According to a release by The Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, the Spokesperson for the POMR, has been elevated and another appointed.

The statement, signed by the new Spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, reads:

“The Peter Obi Media  Reach, POMR, wishes to inform members of the public, especially media operatives, of some minor changes in the media reach personnel.

“The Spokesman of POMR, who was also the chief Spokesperson of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign, Dr Yunusa Tanko, is leaving his position for another huge challenge.

“Dr Tanko has been appointed the interim  National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement. A job that will see him coordinate the activities of the Obedient Movement nationally and internationally.

“Recall that the Obedient Movement, a quasi-political movement that was created in 2023 during the electioneering, reflects the philosophy and dreams of our Principal, Peter Obi, whose members are drawn from across all political parties and non-politicians as well as from within the country and in Diasporas who are desiring a new Nigeria that is Possible.

“Dr Tanko will be replaced in POMR by Mallam Ibrahim Umar another versatile Obidient that is as hungry as Dr Tanko for a new Nigeria.

“We, therefore, appeal to members of the public to cooperate with these Nigerians in their new endeavour as we continue the struggle towards dismantling the gang of political criminals holding our dear nation hostage. New Nigeria is Possible.”

Mrs Obaseki: “I have Had Painful Miscarriages, Painful Stillbirths, Painful Evacuations Of Dead Babies From My Womb”

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Adesina Soyooye
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Mrs Betsy Obaseki - Edo State First Lady

By Adesina Soyooye

Edo State’s First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has a word for any woman who has no child and is deemed barren. “I dare to call you fruitful. You and I are potential and proud mothers of children that will come in God’s time. Enjoy the life God has given you.”

Mrs Obaseki’s heartwarming, and, at once, heartbreaking speech is apparently in response to the cruel taunt Senator Adams Oshiomhole sent her way about her not being able to have a child.

At a Campaign rally where Oshiomhole was campaigning for the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Monday  Okpebholo, he called Mrs Obaseki barren. He taunted Mrs Obaseki and her husband, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for not having a child.

Oshiomhole’s thoughtless outburst sparked off an outrage and condemnation coming from all quarters.

But on Saturday, Mrs Obaseki, finally, had  her say when she spoke during a zoom meeting with about 200 Edo women in the Diaspora in company with Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, wife of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

She spoke of her pains and what she had been through in a bid to have a child of her own – a number of miscarriages, stillbirths, evacuations of dead babies from her womb.

Mrs Obaseki’s comforting words  to women, like her,  who have no children yet: “I dare to call you fruitful. You and I are potential and proud mothers of children that will come in God’s time. Enjoy the life God has given you.

“My words of comfort to you, like myself, who have conceived and experienced miscarriages, painful stillbirths, and evacuation of babies who died  in our wombs, and as a result have no children to show for the pain we have endured is that you are not barren. Everyone  was created by God for a purpose.

“Take your mind off your challenge, and before you know it, children will start coming.

“There is no point in feeling bad. Women  can fulfil God’s purpose in many ways beyond motherhood.”

FCMB Offers FastCash Loans To Ease School Fee Burden

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James Orji
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FCMB Back To School

First City Monument Bank, FCMB, is launching FastCash, an instant digital loan solution aimed at helping Nigerians cover school fees and related expenses.

With FastCash, parents and guardians can borrow up to 200,000 Naira in less than five minutes through the FCMB mobile app or by dialling – *329*11# – on their phones.

“We understand the financial pressures families face, especially at the start of a new school term,” said Adetunji Lamidi, FCMB’s Divisional Head of Personal Banking. “FastCash is designed to provide immediate relief.”

The loans can be repaid over three months, and FCMB says its artificial intelligence technology allows it to tailor offers to individual circumstances. Borrowers with good repayment histories can access even more considerable sums.

FCMB has disbursed over 40 billion naira in digital retail loans this year.
The bank is part of FCMB Group Plc

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