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.

No minimum wage, oil subsidy in 2018 budget - Lawmaker

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The chairman, Senate committee on appropriation, Danjuma Goje, on Wednesday, April 5, in Abuja said that no provision was made in the 2018 Budget for any increase in minimum wage and oil subsidy during the year.

Ramadan: US sends interesting message to Islamic faithful as holy season begins

World

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The United States has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Ramadan as the holy month begins. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in a statement on Wednesday, May 16 wished Muslims a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.

Drama as Lagos Police drag 3 men to court for smoking ‘Igbo’ in public, charge them with 'breaching public peace'

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Three men were on Wednesday, May 16, charged before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos state for allegedly smoking (Cannabis) hemp, also known as ‘Igbo’, in public. The accused are facing a charge of breach of public peace.

Neighbourhood Watch suspends 8 officers for allegedly torturing students

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Eight officers of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency have been suspended by the agency for allegedly torturing some students at the Surulere area of Lagos. This was disclosed by the chairman of the agency, Israel Ajao.

How I paid N700K for my twin boys' circumcision - Nigerian woman living in Europe

World

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Speaking on the issue, Uche Erebuna, a member of the Nigerian In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Switzerland, said that the cost of circumcision depended on the weight of the child. This price is mostly considered cheap.

Security beef-up at NASS as Senate awaits Omo-Agege's resumption

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Security was on Monday, May 14, beefed up at the National Assembly, Abuja, ahead of expected resumption of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege following Thursday’s Abuja High Court nullification of his suspension by the Senate.

APC widens its hold on Kaduna, wins 13 seats as PDP gets 3 in the just-concluded LG polls

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna has widened its success in the just concluded council elections in the state winning Sabon Gari and Igabi local government areas to make it 13 seats it had so far won.

Why Buhari deserves re-election in 2019 - Ngige

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in the 2019 presidential election. Ngige spoke on Sunday, May 13, at Ojoto, Anambra.

How we will resolve the crises in our party - Osinbajo speaks about the tension in APC

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strong party that is committed to offering hope to the electorate expressing that the tension in the party would be resolved soon.

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