NEWS

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.07bn as revenue from passengers in Q4 of 2023. This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation...

The Federal Government on Monday, 01 April caved in to pressure from gas producers announcing an increase in the wholesale price of gas-to-power generating companies (GenCos) by 11 per cent,...

As epileptic power supply persists nationwide, revenue generation by electricity distribution companies in Nigeria surged to N1.1trn within 12 months in 2023 according to media reports. The figure represents an...

The Nigerian Army in separate operations conducted in Zamfara and Katsina states killed no fewer than 11 terrorists. The terrorists were killed following a raid on terrorist kingpin enclaves in...

President Bola Tinubu is expected in Dakar, Senegal today for the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. According to a statement by his special adviser on media and...

The Nigerian team displayed its prowess with outstanding wins and inspiring moments at the recently concluded 13th African Games. In second place, in the overall medal count, Team Nigeria secured 121...

By Mololuwa Rachael Olabode Ah, Easter! A time for family, reflection, and of course, enough jollof rice to feed a small village. But let's be honest, Nigerians, this year's Easter...

FirstNews newspaper editor Segun Olatunji abducted from his home on Friday, 15 March has been set free having spent 14 days in a military detention facility in Abuja. Mr Olatunji’s...

Gunmen have attacked the Police Divisional Headquarters, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, bombing the facility with explosive devices. Residents say the criminals invaded the police...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular requiring all banks to meet the minimum capital requirement within 24 months. The apex bank on Thursday, 28 March announced...