UN to partner NAN on news production in local language
Feb. 28, 2024 The United Nations (UN) has expressed its readiness to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the production of news in local languages across Africa. Mr…
NSCDC arrests 22 illegal miners, 82 suspected vandals in FCT from August till date
Dec. 28, 2023 The Federal Capital (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 82 suspected vandals and 22 illegal miners from August till date….
Tinubu appoints new CEOs for NAN, FRCN, NTA, NBC, others
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight (8) new Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation: (1) National…
We have no intention to gag the Nigerian Press, you’ll breath, flourish under President Tinubu -Minister to NPC
Oct. 18, 2023 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Nigerian Press will breath and flourish under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The minister…
Lagos building collapse: No casualty recorded, as resident says evacuation of occupants “simply by the grace of God
Sept. 23, 2023 An occupant of the collapsed three story building in Lagos, Mr Gervase Anyanwu, a business man, has described the immediate evacuation of the occupants as “simply by…
Italy to launch direct flights to Nigeria soon – Envoy
April 19, 2023 The Italian government will soon launch direct flights from Italy to Nigeria, its Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano De Leo, has said. “We plan to open an…
In 40 years 135 Indian companies have invested $19bn in Nigeria – EnvoyÂ
January 12, 2023 Mr. Shri Balasubramanian, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, on Wednesday extolled the volume of trade between Nigeria and India, saying that over 135 Indian companies so far invested…
NAN committed to workers’ welfare, to set up joint committee – MD
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, says the management of the Agency is conscious of the reality of the prevailing times and is…
Benue slashes land fees by 50% – Commissioner
November 20, 2022 Benue Government has slashed all land fees by 50% to encourage residents to regularise their land titles. Mr. Bernard Unenge, Benue Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Solid…
Cholera kills 7 children in Cross River – PHCAÂ
May 18, 2022 Dr. Janet Ekpenyong, Director General, Cross River Primary Healthcare Care Agency, has confirmed the death of seven children from cholera in the state. Ekpenyong, who confirmed the…