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.

2019 UTME: Latest warning from JAMB to candidates

Nigeria

6 years ago by Joseph Omotayo

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday, January 11, warned prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the registration rules for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to avoid issues.

Nigeria Customs seizes tramadol, rice worth over N54m

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Three cartons of tramadol 255mg concealed in a truck conveying spare parts and 1,100 bags of foreign per boiled rice duty worth over 54 million naira in Kaduna has being seized by Nigeria Customs Federal Operation Unit, Zone ‘B’.

2019 polls: PDP candidates in Northern Nigeria openly canvassing for president’s re-election - Buhari's group

Politics

6 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

The BMO noted that a sign of the president’s wide acceptability was the fact that PDP governorship and National Assembly candidates in several parts of the country were running their campaign with posters bearing Buhari’s image.

2019: Fulani group endorses Atiku, Taraba governor

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Fulani Socio-Cultural groups in Taraba on Monday endorsed the candidatures of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Gov Darius Ishaku as their preferred choices in the Presidential and Governorship elections holding February 16 and March 2.

JAMB set to inaugurate transparency bulletin

Education

6 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it was set to commence the publication of a bulletin of its financial activities to the public for the purpose of transparency. Jambulletin would not be for sale.

Presidency clears air after Buhari's meeting with Amosun, Akinlade in Abuja

Politics

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate in the forthcoming general elections, will campaign for the party and all its candidates.

PDP is not alternative to APC in 2019 - Speaker

Politics

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe -Abdullahi, said the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) would not be an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019.

Heavy security in Oyo ahead of Osinbajo's visit

Politics

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Security has been beefed up in Saki town, Saki West local government area of Oyo state ahead of the visit of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the town. Osinbajo is scheduled to visit the ancient town on Friday, January 4.

2019 election: SDP presidential candidate urges Nigerians to vote wisely

Politics

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prof. Jerry Gana, has urged Nigerians to vote wisely in the 2019 general election.He urged Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence as the country prepares for 2019 polls

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