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.

Study reveals what will happen to Nigeria, Mozambique, others as global warming brings more high temperatures

World

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Nigeria, Mozambique, and some other countries will struggle to stay cool as global warming brings more high temperatures. Sustainable Energy for All, which revealed this in a study, says more than a billion people are at risk.

Despite outrage over killings, another Nigerian Martin Ebuzoeme reportedly shot dead in South Africa

Nigeria

6 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Despite outrage over killings of Nigerians in South Africa, another Nigerian has been shot dead in that country. Martin Ebuzoeme was said to have been killed on July 12 by unknown assailant in Yeoville, Johannesburg.

Secondus calls for calm, patience after PDP's loss in Ekiti

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, on Sunday, July 15, has urged Nigerians who believe in democracy not to be deterred by the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti.

23 soldiers missing after Boko Haram ambush in Borno

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

No fewer than 23 Nigerian soldiers are yet to be accounted for after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed a military convoy at Boboshe village in Bama local government area of Borno. Five officers, 18 soldiers and 8 trucks were missing.

NiMet warns that shift in rainfall pattern likely to cause floods in 2018

Nigeria

6 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The DG of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Sani Mashi in an interview has warned that many parts of the country were likely to experience flooding due to a shift in rainfall pattern caused by climate change.

Senator Shehu Sani speaks on rumored defection

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Senator Shehu Sani (APC-Kaduna) on Friday, July 13, said he is yet to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to any other party. He said that consultations were still ongoing with regard to the future of the party.

President Buhari mourns APC stalwart

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, condoled with the family of Alhaji Sale Hassan, who was until his death, an elder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau. He described the deceased as a tireless campaigner.

Just in: Another batch of 160 stranded Nigerians return from Libya, received by NEMA

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), late Thursday, July 12, received a batch of 160 assisted voluntary returnees from Libya who were stranded in failed attempts to reach different European countries.

For telling residents not to receive Buhari, NBC fines Ekiti Broadcasting Service N500,000

Politics

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

He said the appointment of the acting director general of Ekiti Broadcasting Service, Lere Olayinka, as the Spokesperson of Kolapo Olusola Campaign Organisation (KOCO), was not in conformity with the ethics of broadcasting.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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