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.

Prominent presidential appointee reveals ‘most transparent organisation’ in Nigeria

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru says he will prove to Nigerians that the corporation is the most transparent organisation in the entire country.

30-year-old woman meets gruesome end as religious fanatics stone her to death for having 11 husbands

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Somalia’s al-Shabaab insurgents stoned to death on Wednesday, May 8, a woman it accused of having 11 husbands, residents of a town in the south of the country said. The residents also gathered to witness the horrific event.

APC remains Nigeria’s ‘party of hope’ - Governor declares, affirms state’s commitment to ruling party

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party of hope for sustainable growth and development of the country. The governor made the comments on Wednesday, May 8 in Ilorin.

Support codeine ban with the law - Islamic group advises FG

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) on Tuesday, May 8, urged the federal government to back its recent ban on codeine syrup with the law. The JNI made this clarion call to the presidency in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna.

In tackling menace of drug abuse, northern governors' wives set up skills acquisition centres

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Northern Governors’ Wives Forum (NGWF) on Tuesday, May 8 stressed the need for collaboration by stakeholders to tackle increasing cases of drug abuse by youths in the country. The call was made a their meeting in Sokoto.

17 killed as deadly Ebola virus returns

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Ebola has staged a return in northwest part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing 17 people. Congo’s health ministry on Tuesday described the fresh outbreak as a public health emergency with international impact.

For returning them to Libya, 17 Nigerian migrants sue Italy

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Seventeen Nigerian migrants who survived a deadly sea crossing last year have filed a lawsuit against Italy for violating their rights by supporting Libya’s efforts to return them to North Africa, their lawyers said on Tuesday.

Breaking: President Buhari departs for UK for medical check-up (photos)

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for London where he is scheduled to meet with his doctors for routine medical check up. The presidential aircraft conveying the president and few of his aides took-off in Abuja.

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.

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