Tinubu Writes NASS, Asks For  Fresh Approval To Borrow $20.5bn, €1.05bn

LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve the processing of external loans worth $20.5 billion ($20,517,755,901), and one billion Euros (€1,045,083,643) under the 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan. The president said the proposed loans would finance critical projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, water supply, security…

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Green Energy Financing Helps Nigerian SMEs Cut Power Costs And Boost Productivity

  By Tolulope Rojaiye LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy…

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FBI Nabs Nine In Nigeria Over cybercrime, Seizes 53 Devices, Identifies $11m Freezable Funds

LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, has said a recent operation targeting international cybercrime networks resulted in nine arrests in Nigeria and the seizure of 53 electronic devices. Patel also disclosed that the operation led to the identification of $11m in potentially freezable funds across multiple countries. He…

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Peter Obi Demands Release Of  Detained Supporter, Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy

LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded the release of Rilwan Olawale, alleging that his arrest was politically motivated, while condemning what he described as the continued intimidation of his supporters across the country. Obi described Olawale’s case as “disturbing and unacceptable” in a statement posted…

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Protesters Take Over  Europe From France To Albania, Italy, Spain And Portugal

LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Protests over a range of issues have taken place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent. Despite precautions, bans and heavy policing the…

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Fidelity Bank Targets Growth For SMEs At Abuja Business Forum

  LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Fidelity Bank Plc will conclude its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum series with an edition in Abuja, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry experts and other stakeholders to examine strategies for sustainable growth in the Federal Capital Territory. The forum will hold on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Barcelona Hotel, No. 23…

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Mother, Child Crushed To Death  As Two Container Trucks Overturn In Lagos

LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A mother and her child have died after two heavily laden 20-foot container trucks overturned at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, inward Apapa, Lagos. The victims were trapped beneath the overturned trucks and their containers during the incident, which occurred over the weekend. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said its…

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