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.

230 stranded Nigerians in Russia to be evacuated

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Nigerians stranded in Moscow, Russia at the end of the 2018 World Cup Tournament would be evacuated on Friday according to a statement by Dr Tope Elias-Fatile on Thursday.

We were paid N30,000 each for participation in abduction of Chibok girls - Top Boko Haram member makes revealing confession

Nigeria

6 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

A high-profile member of the Boko Haram killer gang, Mayinta Modu, has confessed to the police command in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, that he was paid N30,000 for the abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014.

Post-UTME: JAMB urges institutions to update candidates’ lists

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Thursday urged all institutions preparing for post-UTME and other processes leading to admissions to update their candidates’ list from the Central Admission Processing System.

Nigerian governors worried over minimum wage, FAAC

Nigeria

6 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

6 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

6 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.

Just in: Benue APC publicity secretary resigns, dumps party

Nigeria

6 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

In a letter of resignation, dated Wednesday, July, 2018, addressed to the state chairman of the party, Terkula claimed the APC controlled federal government did not represent the interests and yearnings of the people of the state.

Group pledges to mobilise southeast for President Buhari in 2019

Nigeria

6 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

6 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.

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