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.

President Buhari remains the only credible choice for 2019 - APC chieftain Ma’aji reveals why

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Ma’aji, has declared that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari remains the only credible choice in the 2019 general elections.

There is no need to set up cattle colonies in southeast - Miyetti Allah

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Anambra state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Alhaji Sadiq Gidado on Friday, January 26, said there is no need to set up cattle colonies in the South East geopolitical zone.

NDLEA nabs fake soldier in possession of live ammunition, military camouflage

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

The Jigawa command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said on Thursday, January 25, that it arrested a 27-year-old man pretending to be a soldier, with five live ammunition and a set of military camouflage.

FG finally replies OBJ; outlines ‘phenomenal’ efforts of Buhari's administration (Full text)

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The fed govt has responded to the scathing criticisms launched by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on the Muhammadu-Buhari administration. The response was given in a lengthy statement released by the minister of information.

2019: Reps amend Electoral Act, presidential election to hold last

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 23, amended the Electoral Act to change the order of 2019 general elections’ time table. According to the Electoral Act (as amended), the presidential election will hold last.

Jubilation as FIRS beats Customs, generates N4 trillion for Nigeria

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

If the way forward requires a review of existing legal framework or legislative reform, there is no doubt in my mind that we have willing and able partners in National Assembly, FIRS Board and the Joint Tax Board.

Gloom as midnight fire destroys 3 buildings at Gowon estate, residents reveal how incident happened (photo)

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Some residents of Gowon Estate, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Egbeda area of Lagos, are currently counting their losses as a midnight fire on gutted three duplexes on 34 Road, B Close on Friday, January 19, 2017.

Police in South Africa kill another Nigerian

Entertainment

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Nigerian community in South Africa has disclosed that a 27- year-old member Ebuka Okori from Anambra state was killed by the police in Durban in the early hours of Friday, January 19, because he refused to give them money.

PENGASSAN honours NNPC boss with industrial peace award

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has conferred an award on the MD of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Dr Maikanti Baru for promoting industrial harmony since he assumed office.

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