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News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is the primary news contents provider for Nigeria’s News Industry, such as newspapers, electronic media and bloggers. Established by the Nigerian Government via Decree 19 in 1976, NAN became operational on 2 October 1978.

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World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies

Mark Longyen – June 11, 2026

By Cecilia Ologunagba UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for a ‘massive rethink’ of U.S. immigration...

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Mining grants will be awarded on merit, not connections – Alake

Ndubisi Ijeoma – June 10, 2026

By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that mining development grants would be...

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Advocates seek mandatory genotype screening before marriage

Folasade Akpan – June 10, 2026

By Safia Abdulrahman Abuja, June 10, 2026 (NAN) Health advocates have called for mandatory genotype screening before marriage as part...

Health

Study offers roadmap for scaling up hormonal IUD in Nigeria

Folasade Akpan – June 10, 2026

By Folasade Akpan Findings from a four-year implementation research project have highlighted pathways for scaling up the Hormonal Intrauterine Device...

Health

Private sector critical to reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden – NICRAT

Folasade Akpan – June 10, 2026

By Folasade Akpan Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says the private...

Foreign
World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies
June 11, 2026
Economy/Business
Mining grants will be awarded on merit, not connections – Alake
June 10, 2026
Health
Advocates seek mandatory genotype screening before marriage
June 10, 2026
Health
Study offers roadmap for scaling up hormonal IUD in Nigeria
June 10, 2026
Health
Private sector critical to reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden – NICRAT
June 10, 2026

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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to transforming Abuja to world-class city

President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains determined to transform Abuja into a model capital city with vigorous planned urban development.

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