This page explain briefly on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NAN Gifmis code, functions and duties, address/ office, a Nigerian Federal Government Agency.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) it is Federal Government of Nigeria news reporting agency owned and run by the Federal government, just like Nigerian Television Authority.
NAN was created to disseminate news easily across the nation and to the international community and also as a means to counter negative stories about Nigeria.
By 10th May 1976, a decree establishing the agency was promulgated into law but its operations began two years after. In March 1978, a board of directors was inaugurated while on 2 October 1978 pilot news operations began.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Gifmis code:
0123005001.
NAN Function
They monitor the environment and report the good news and opportunities as well as the bad and ugly news, in addition to the dangers, disasters, tragedies and threats in the country.
NAN collect news, internationally, locally, regionally or other news materials and distributing it to the subscribers.
NAN sells news to foreign news agency.
NAN gives local and foreign news supply.
NAN covers sports news, its attention is targeted at football and pool forecast.
NAN does profils, fillers, updates, interview and features.
It also pays attention to stock market and foreign exchange report
NAN Duties
NAN disseminate information or news in the whole Africa
NAN is determined to maintain its position as the leading News Agency in Africa through increased capacity for quick and efficient delivery of accurate, reliable, comprehensive and balanced information for our varied clientele on a commercial basis.
The Agency’s mandate is to present complete objective and impartial information
NAN has diversified its products to include real-time financial and capital market information.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Headquarters
National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, PM.B. 12756, Lagos
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Zone office
Abuja
Plot 394 Independence Ave, Central Business Dis, Abuja
Enugu state
Independence Layout, Enugu
Ibadan
MKO Abiola Way, Ibadan
Benue state
suite, 3 AMS court plaza, behind RAIN OIL FILLING STATION, Jonah hang crescent, High Level, Makurdi
Lagos state
National Theatre Complex, Iganmu, Lagos
