Nigeria’s equities market rebounded on Thursday, gaining N233 billion as renewed buying interest in key stocks lifted market indices and improved investor sentiment.
The market reversed its bullish trend, shedding N444bn after sharp declines in major stocks. Activity, however, strengthened with higher trading volume and value.
INEC has assured residents of a transparent senatorial by-election on June 20 to replace the late Sen. Okey Ezea, while simultaneously launching Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Enugu State.
Following the party’s successful National Convention in Abuja, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta has reaffirmed his leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, revealing that multiple aspirants have already queued up for the 2027 gubernatorial race.
The Enugu State Government has vowed to pursue "thorough and expedited" justice following the arrest of Mrs. Ogechi John for the alleged homicide of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, in the Emene area of the state capital.
A legal attempt to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race suffered a setback at the Federal High Court as the plaintiff and key defendants failed to appear, prompting an adjournment for "fair hearing."