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.

Third Mainland Bridge to be closed for repair works

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Adedamola Kuti, said on Tuesday, July 10 that consultations had begun for the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs. He, however, did not specify the exact date for the repa

Disquiet as INEC chairman shuns summons from Federal High Court

Nigeria

7 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, July 10, failed to honour a Federal High Court order directing him to appear in court in Abuja or risk going to jail.

Don’t be deceived by stomach infrastructure - President Buhari to Ekiti people

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhamadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 10 asked the electorate in Ekiti not to waste their votes in Saturday’s governorship election. The president urged voters to elect the candidate of the APC, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

New PDP-led political coalition not a merger - Party warns

Politics

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

National chairman, Action Peoples Party, Mr. Ikenga Ugo-Chinyeri, says the Peoples Democratic party-led coalition, which emerged on Monday, July 9, is not a merger but a platform provided for all parties to re-unify Nigerians.

What PDP, R-APC coalition means for Nigeria - Atiku

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Former vice president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar, on Monday, July 9, said the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amongst the various opposition parties will end negative change in the country.

Many of those in charge of security don’t read reports, not proactive - Ex-northern governor reveals

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

A former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu, on Monday, July 9, revealed before a gathering that some of his colleagues and people in charge of security in the country hardly read reports warning of such incidents.

Troops rescue girl abandoned by Boko Haram - Army

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

A female child left behind by fleeing Boko Haram members have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army. The troops who were in clearance operation also recovered three AK47 riffle magazines, one 36 hand grenade.

Publish names of those who allegedly relooted Abacha's $322m repatriated fund - PDP tells FG

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the federal government to make public the names of all persons allegedly involved in siphoning repatriated 322 million dollars looted by late General Sani Abacha.

Presidency reacts as another Nigerian is murdered in South Africa

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The senior special assistant to the president on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Sunday, July 8, expressed worry over the killing of another Nigerian, Ozumba Tochukwu-Lawrence, in South Africa.

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