News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), established in 1976, is Nigeria’s premier news organisation, dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and unbiased news. Operating under the Federal Ministry of Information, it bridges information gaps for media, government, and the public.

Mandate and Operations: NAN gathers and disseminates news locally and globally, serving as a reliable source for media houses and institutions. It provides public service announcements and media consultancy.

Structure: Headquartered in Abuja, NAN operates bureaux across Nigeria’s 36 states and internationally. It is led by a managing director.

Achievements: NAN’s credible reporting enhances informed decision-making and supports Nigeria’s media landscape.

Challenges: Funding constraints and technological upgrades remain hurdles, though NAN continues to adapt.

FG approves N1.3bn to pay death benefits of 497 deceased workers

Nigeria

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

The federal government has approved the sum of N1.3 billion to pay death benefits of 497 deceased workers in the federal civil service.

Do not compare yourself with others - Immigration boss gives 10 rules to a successful career

Ask Legit

6 years ago by Joseph Omotayo

Sam Chinda, the out-going Enugu state comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has identified 10 positive working attitudes and ethics for a successful public service career.

Ambode performs pre-launch of $50m factory in Lekki Free Zone, says it will create more jobs

Politics

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Sunday, April 7, performed the pre-launch of a $50 million manufacturing plant in the Lekki Free Zone, and expressed optimism that the facility would go a long way to create more jobs.

Senate presidency: Lawan is a detribalised, bi-partisan Nigerian - Niger senators make strong case for colleague

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Serving and elected senators in Niger under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, April 6 endorsed Senator Ahmed Lawan for the ninth Senate president seat.

Breaking: Buhari to participate in WEF in Jordan, investment summit in Dubai

Nigeria

6 years ago by Aanu Adegun

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Thursday, April 4, for Amman to honour an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Nigeria

6 years ago by Rahaman Abiola

The southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) publicity secretaries have endorsed Nkiru Onyejeocha representing Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia for speaker, House of Representatives.

It's very alarming - Dangote laments gap between rich and poor, proffers solution to end poverty in the north

Politics

6 years ago by Rahaman Abiola

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, has called on the 19 northern state governors to invest more in the agricultural sector for the steady development of the region.

NAFDAC alerts public on fake cholera vaccine

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public, especially healthcare providers, on the existence of fake Dukoral Oral Cholera vaccine circulating in Bangladesh.

Police deploy officers in Rivers as results collations begin Tuesday, April 2

Nigeria

6 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The police command in Rivers, through its spokesman, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said that it has has commenced the deployment of personnel at strategic areas and collation centres for poll results collation on Tuesday, April 2.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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