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.

22nd convocation: 26 bag first class as LASU graduates 26,637

Education

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Twenty six out of the 26,637 students of the Lagos State University billed to graduate during the institution's 22nd convocation will bag first class honours. This was disclosed by the VC of the school, Prof Olanrewaju Fagbohun.

Jubilation as 7 pregnant women join over 200 other Nigerians to return from Libya

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

The returnees have also urged the federal and state government to fulfill its promise of creating an enabling environment for Nigerians to thrive in order to reduce the urge to seek greener pastures outside the country.

Boko Haram no longer holds any territory in our country - Nigeria boasts to UN

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Nigeria told the UN General Assembly in New York that the Boko Haram terrorists no longer held any territory in the country. Nigeria’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Samson Itegboje stated this.

Codeine syrup epidemic: NAFDAC seals up EMZOR, two other companies

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down the Peace Standard Pharmaceutical ltd., BIORAJ Pharmaceutical ltd. both in Ilorin, Kwara state, and the Emzor Pharmaceuticals Industry, Lagos.

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Bandits reportedly kill 45 in Kaduna fresh attack

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Armed bandits have reportedly killed 45 people at Gwaska in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state in another fresh attack. The bandits were said to have stormed the village around 2:30pm in large numbers on motorcycle

I am not running for second term because of personal gains - Buhari

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, May 5, in Katsina state emphasized that the driving force for seeking public office should be to serve the people, improve their lives and not for frivolity or personal ambition.

As APC elects ward executives, President Buhari passes message to party officers

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, May 5, urged the party executives elected in his Sarkin Yara A electoral ward to discharge their responsibilities with fear of God and in accordance with the party constitution.

Crisis rocks Rivers APC ahead of congress, 1 reported dead as hoodlums vandalise secretariat (Photos)

Politics

7 years ago by Nkem Ikeke

One person died in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 4, as unidentified persons, suspected to be political thugs vandalised the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) located at the Old Government Residential Area.

Oil theft: See photo of vessels seized by Nigerian Army, handed over to EFCC in Delta state

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

A tugboat (MV Omar Success) and a barge (EBIs 1), allegedly used for oil bunkering in Delta state, were on Thursday, May 3, seized by the Nigerian Army and handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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