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.

Election 2019: US pastor prays for Nigeria, says country is too important to fail

Ask Legit

6 years ago by Joseph Omotayo

Pastor Franklyn Richardson, senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, New York, has prayed for a peaceful outcome of the upcoming general elections in Nigeria.

Election postponement: Catholic bishop urges Nigerians to keep faith with INEC

Politics

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Nigerians have been called upon to adjust to the inconveniences that the shift in the dates for the conduct of the general elections would cause them. The call was made by Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor of the Catholic Diocese of Awka.

NYSC warns corps members on election duty against accepting snacks, drinks

Politics

6 years ago by Nurudeen Lawal

The NYSC on Wednesday, February 13, warned corps members on election duty to desist from receiving snacks and drinks from unknown persons during elections. Maj Gen Suleiman Kazaure, NYSC DG, gave the warning in Gombe.

Why we support Buhari's second term bid - SDP

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Social Democratic Party in Ughelli south local government of Delta state, on Tuesday, February 12, disclosed that the party was not supporting any other All Progressive Congress candidate apart from President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kano police commissioner announces arrest of 28 suspected political thugs at PDP presidential rally

Politics

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Kano command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that a total of 28 suspected political thugs were arrested in the state on the day the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its presidential rally in the state.

NECO releases Nov/Dec 2018 examination results

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The NECO released the result of the 2018 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination for external candidates. The acting registrar of council, Abubakar Gana, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 8.

Smuggling of foreign rice threatening our confidence, says local rice millers

Business and Economy

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Babatunde Ajibola, head, media and communications, Elephant Group Plc, on Friday in Lagos said that massive rice smuggling into the country was threatening the confidence and ability of local rice millers and farmers.

PDP overheating polity to sabotage elections - APC

Nigeria

6 years ago by Aanu Adegun

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has been overheating the polity with falsehood to cause confusion and make the election a nullity, ruling All Progressives Congress has alleged. APC accuses PDP of overheating the polity.

I run a people-oriented government - Buhari

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday in Abuja, that the decision of his administration to complete inherited projects arose from its commitment to serve Nigerians. Buhari spoke at the National Policy Development Summit.

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