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.

If we don’t support Buhari, we may be losers at the end - Igbo chieftain

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

A political stalwart, Kenneth Nnabuife, said on Tuesday, March 27 that Igbos would gain a lot from supporting President Muhammadu Buhari to get a second term. Nnabuife made the statement while speaking in an interview in Lagos.

Tinubu, Aregbesola absent as Buhari presides over APC caucus meeting

Nigeria

7 years ago by Wale Akinola

The national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the meeting of the party’s national caucus on Monday night, March 26, discussed more serious issues but not about his removal from office.

EFCC committed to judicial precepts - Magu

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, March 26, declared that it is committed to judicial precepts in the discharge of its functions as the anti-corruption watchdog.

Over 15 million Africans were enslaved during the Transatlantic slave trade - UN chief reveals

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

It has been revealed that more than 15 million Africans suffered the Transatlantic slave trade. This was revealed by the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, who said there must be respect for the dignity of every human being.

Nigerians may start enjoying 14 days roll over of unused data as mobile phone subscription hits 147m

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the country’s phone subscriptions have reached 147 million as at January this year. The executive vice chairman of NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta, disclosed this during recently.

Traders recount their losses after fire razes shops at Binukonu Market in Ojota

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

A fire outbreak reportedly caused by electrical fault has razed down many shops at Ultra Modern Market, Ojota in Lagos on Thursday, March 22. Traders said that the fire destroyed many goods worth millions of Naira.

Federal government receives accolades from Nigerian students over Dapchi girls release

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria on Thursday, March 22, commended the federal government for facilitating the timely release of 104 students abducted from Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi in Yobe state.

Freed Dapchi schoolgirls airlifted to Abuja, handed over to FG (photos)

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday, March 21 formally handed 106 released girls from Boko Haram captivity to Federal Government. Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas presented the girls to the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

After horrible experience in Libya, 42 returnees get empowered by Edo state government, UNDP

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Forty two Libyan returnees and other other youths in Edo state have concluded an entrepreneurship training that was organised by the state govt and the UNDP. One of the beneficiaries of the training expressed his appreciation.

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