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.

Nigerian governors worried over minimum wage, FAAC

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

The deadlock in the meeting of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and the issue of national minimum wage were some of the troubling issues that occupied Nigerian governors on Wednesday, July 18 in Abuja.

How Boko Haram has hindered demarcation of Cameroon-Nigeria border - UN reveals

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The UN says the demarcation of the Cameroon-Nigeria border is being hindered by the Boko Haram terrorist group. The global body says it continues to support diplomatic, security and humanitarian responses to the terrorist group.

Unpaid salaries: Oyo polytechnic workers begin indefinite strike

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Gbenga Olayiwola, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, told journalists on Wednesday, July 18, that the strike was mainly over on-payment of salaries, adding that the management was evolving means of resolving the problem.

Group pledges to mobilise southeast for President Buhari in 2019

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Coordinator, South-east caucus, National Committee of Buhari Support Group, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday said high powered meetings were being held to mobilise massive support for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.

Ekiti election: PDP lost because its candidate was overshadowed by Fayose - APC senator

Politics

7 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

The lawmaker representing Rivers South/East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Abe, has advised political parties in the country to ensure that their candidates interface properly with the people to gain high level popularity.

2 cultists arrested in Enugu for initiating secondary school girls for years, police gives details of their operation

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested two cult kingpins for allegedly initiating male and female secondary school students into various cult groups in the state. The security agency gave details.

No evidence of rigging in Ekiti poll - CDD

Politics

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

The CDD was among many civil society organisations across the country accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to monitor the Ekiti July 14 governorship poll. The said there was no rigging in Ekiti.

Police arrest fake lawyer for stealing, impersonating in Lagos

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The police in Lagos have arrested a 27-year-old man, Destiny Otubambo, a university dropout, for allegedly parading himself as a lawyer and buying exotic cars, phones and other valuables with false bank transfers.

Edo governor places N10m bounty on killers of 4 policemen

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has on Monday, July 16, placed a N10 million bounty on the assailants of four policemen killed in Sabon-gida Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday, July 14.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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