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.

5 Benue youths get automatic recruitment from Buratai

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant.-General Tukur Buratai has offered five youths of Gbajimba Community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue state automatic recruitment into the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, May 1.

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Just in: Nigerian troops capture another killer herdsman in Benue

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Nigerian troops have captured another killer herdsman in the Guma local government area of Benue state, the scene of recurring deadly attacks by herdsmen.The name of the captured herdsman was given as Idi Gemu.

Buhari’s visit to U.S. will open up American market for Nigerian goods - Expert

World

7 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

Mr Daniel Agada, corporate and commercial law expert, says that President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States of America to see President Donald Trump will further open up the American market for Nigerian goods.

Police react to twin bomb blast in Adamawa

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Adamawa Commissioner of Police, Mr Abdullahi Yerim, has confirmed that two male bombers were involved in Tuesday’s twin bomb attacks in Mubi town. The attack committed by Boko Haram occoured on Tuesday, May 1.

Just in: President Buhari orders immediate employment of 6,000 policemen, reacts to call on state policing

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recruitment of 6,000 additional policemen as part of fresh measures to address the nation’s security challenges including the farmers/herdsmen clashes across the country.

Buhari's government makes another appointment

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

The Federal Government has appointed Dr Aliyu Maje Adnan as the Acting Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).His appointment was conveyed in a letter.

How Buhari's administration saved Nigeria - Lai Mohammed

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, is in the U.S., speaking on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. President Buhari is due in the US at the weekend for a meeting.

Police confirm 10 dead as bandits attack in Kaduna

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Kaduna state police command on Sunday, April 29, confirmed that 10 miners were killed by armed bandits in Birnin Gawri local government area on Saturday. 10 miners were killed and were buried, while 12 people were injured.

Melaye recall: Unsuccessful INEC's exercise is an indication that APC’s time in Kogi is up - PDP

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the poor turn out that characterised Saturday’s bid to recall Sen. Dino Melaye (APC/Kogi West) signified a total rejection of the Gov. Yahaya Bello-led administration in Kogi.

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