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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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EU countries agree on sanctions on Israeli settlers

Afonne Emmanuel – May 12, 2026

European Union (EU) member states have agreed on new sanctions against Israeli settlers over violence targeting Palestinians, after a months-long...

Oil & Gas Economy/Business

NNPC-China refinery partnership: Expert urges transparency, performance-driven process

Afonne Emmanuel – May 12, 2026

An economic expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has urged the NNPC Ltd. to ensure transparency, accountability and robust institutional safeguards in...

Oil & Gas

Pi-CNG operators must reduce transport fares, says CEO

Afonne Emmanuel – May 12, 2026

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles says operators under its scheme must maintain reduced transport fares...

Economy/Business

Stocks surge past N160trn on renewed investor confidence

Magdalene Ukuedojor – May 12, 2026

By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors...

Foreign

Africa, world’s youngest, fastest-growing continent — Macron

Magdalene Ukuedojor – May 12, 2026

By Maureen Okon French President, Emmanuel Macron, says Africa is the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, stressing the need for...

Foreign

EU countries agree on sanctions on Israeli settlers

May 12, 2026
Oil & Gas Economy/Business

NNPC-China refinery partnership: Expert urges transparency, performance-driven process

May 12, 2026
Oil & Gas

Pi-CNG operators must reduce transport fares, says CEO

May 12, 2026
Economy/Business

Stocks surge past N160trn on renewed investor confidence

May 12, 2026
Foreign

Africa, world’s youngest, fastest-growing continent — Macron

May 12, 2026

Adekanmbi pledges continuity of Makinde’s legacies

Governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, pledges to sustain and expand Gov. Seyi Makinde’s developmental strides if elected in the 2027 general elections.

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Adekanmbi pledges continuity of Makinde’s legacies

Governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, pledges to ...

Governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, pledges to sustain and expand Gov. Seyi Makinde’s developmental strides if elected in the 2027 general elections.

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BPP’s price intelligence unit saved Nigeria N1.1trn in one year- D-G

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government ...

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government saved about N1.1 trillion within a year through a newly established Price Intelligence Unit.

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Nigeria first policy not aimed at shutting out foreign investors – BPP D-G

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s ...

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy is designed to promote local businesses without shutting out foreign investors from participating in the nation’s economy.