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Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

…As investors reap N4.5trn WoW  By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market strengthened Month-on-Month (MoM), in October 2026, as renewed buying interest in heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark of the Nigerian Exchange, NGX Index above the 250,000-point psychological threshold.  The rally added N2.01 trillion to market capitalisation, reflecting strong price appreciation in selected large-capitalised stocks […]
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2027: Rivers ADC seeks Ikwerre Elders’ support for Atiku, Amaechi

2027: Rivers ADC seeks Ikwerre Elders’ support for Atiku, Amaechi

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has met with leaders of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality to seek support for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s leadership, led by its state chairman, Dr. […]

Lagos warns residents of impending extreme heat

Lagos warns residents of impending extreme heat

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for possible extreme heat and associated environmental and public health challenges as climate outlooks indicate rising temperatures across parts of Africa, including Nigeria. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the advisory on Friday, urging residents to take preventive […]

FG assures ECOWAS of peaceful 2027 elections

FG assures ECOWAS of peaceful 2027 elections

The Federal Government has assured the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, of its commitment to conducting peaceful, credible, transparent and inclusive general elections in 2027.

Cyberbullying : Okafor’s lawyer faults Sowore, others over sentimental support for Ogala

Cyberbullying : Okafor’s lawyer faults Sowore, others over sentimental support for Ogala

By Henry Ojelu Counsel to Pastor Chris Okafor, Mr Ife Ajayi, has faulted the sentimental support for Nollywood actress Doris Ogala over her cyberbullying trial, insisting that freedom of expression does not confer the right to make false and malicious allegations against others without regard for the law. Ajayi, who spoke in an interview with […]

‎NSITF seeks stronger enforcement of Employees’ Compensation Act to protect workers’ rights

‎NSITF seeks stronger enforcement of Employees’ Compensation Act to protect workers’ rights

‎‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru‎‎ABUJA — MANAGING Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has urged the judiciary to strengthen the interpretation, adjudication, and enforcement of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010, so that Nigerian workers can fully enjoy the justice and protection the law guarantees.‎‎The Act provides compensation […]