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Nigerian equities declined despite positive market breadth, while disappointing US employment figures lifted shares without delivering lasting relief for bonds or gold.

Political Parties, members and many candidates have become jittery following the September 28 Supreme Court ruling that nullified an Appeal Court judgment on the validity of political party membership.

The Houses of Assembly in Osun, Edo, Oyo and Rivers have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, a major policing reform currently before state legislatures.

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is growing, but the latest trade data suggest that the increase in domestic production is not yet large enough to significantly reduce the country’s dependence on imported manufactured goods.

The D-day was Independence Day, October I. The day arrived without any significant departure from the status quo. Now, between August 17 and October 1 is approximately one and a half months, probably too short a time to give the presidential directive any meaningful action.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said the co-pilot involved in the dramatic cockpit incident aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a terrorist act, according to the country's Federal Attorney-General.

Nigeria has evacuated another 106 citizens from South Africa amid escalating anti-migrant tensions and concerns over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals.

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its efforts in combating economic and financial crimes and corruption, saying the agency has justified the confidence reposed in it by his administration.

Some of the aspirants are already serving lawmakers seeking re-election, while others are attempting to revive political careers interrupted by previous electoral defeats. A number are also making their first major attempt at elective office.

Undiandeye gave the assurance in Abuja while addressing foreign Defence Advisers and Defence Attaches at their third-quarter operational briefing, where he also warned against what he described as the dangerous spread of misinformation and disinformation about Nigeria's security situation and preparations for the elections.