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.

We are focusing on how to do a peaceful transition - US speaks on Nigeria’s 2019 general elections

Entertainment

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The United State of America (USA) has disclosed that Nigeria’s forthcoming 2019 general elections and a peaceful transition, remained its major priority in view of the country’s strategic position in the region.

Nigeria responsible for collapse of our rice mills - Thailand ambassador

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh says Thailand has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of being responsible for the collapse of its seven rice mills as rice importation from Nigeria fell.

INEC detects 299 foreign name in its current voter registration, calls on security agencies to help ensure due processes

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, March 2, revealed that it has discovered 299 foreign names from its voter register. Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in Abuja.

Governor Ortom makes special request to Buhari, FG

Politics

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Governor Samuel Ortom has decried the ‘deplorable conditions’ of the IDP camps hosting people displaced by the incessant attacks on Benue rural communities, and called for urgent measures to address the situation.

Farmers/herdsmen clash - Police confirms being in custody of 7 suspects, weapons recovered

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Adamawa Police Command has confirmed that seven suspects linked to the latest clash between herdsmen and farmers in Demsa Local Government Area are in its custody. Thy also recovered some weapons from them.

US secretary of state to visit Nigeria, aims to help presidency tackle security challenges

World

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The United States of America's department of state has said that Rex Tillerson, the nation's secretary of state, will visit Nigeria to counter terrorism, advance peace and security, promote good governance, and investments.

Fire razes old Bida market, over 600 shops destroyed

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

A raging inferno on Thursday, February 1, razed over 600 shops at the old market in Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state. The fire, which started at about 8.30 pm, destroyed goods and other property.

Presidency backs ministry of works to start N16.6bn road reconstruction in southeast

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The federal government is investing N16.6 billion of the N100 billion Sukuk Bond for the repair of some roads in the southeast geopolitical zone. The fund for the infrastructure was released by the presidency in October, 2017.

Charges against me are defective - Evans asks court to set him free

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans, on Wednesday, February 28 asked a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere to quash the two separate charges filed against him by the Lagos State Government.

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