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UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease
UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease
Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays
Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays
Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army
Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army
SDP honours late Sen. Akwashiki in Lafia
SDP honours late Sen. Akwashiki in Lafia
Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS
Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria
Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria
Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom
Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom
Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu
Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu
Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support
Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support
No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS
No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS

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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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UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease

Mark Longyen – January 16, 2026
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee on Thursday urged action to prevent...
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Foreign

Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays

Mark Longyen – January 16, 2026
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is “brimming with conflict,...
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Defence/Security

Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army

Mark Longyen – January 16, 2026
    By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, has pledged enhanced non-kinetic...
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General News

SDP honours late Sen. Akwashiki in Lafia

Mark Longyen – January 15, 2026
  By Sunday John The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday observed a moment of silence in honour of the...
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Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS

Abdulrahman Kadiri – January 15, 2026
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate stood...
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Bridging Nigeria’s healthcare gaps through artificial intelligence

Bridging Nigeria’s healthcare gaps through artificial intelligence

By: Folasade Akpan
On: January 15, 2026
In: Features
Overhauling Nigeria’s emergency response mechanism

Overhauling Nigeria’s emergency response mechanism

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 13, 2026
Navigating the Biosafety Act under Constitutional Authority

Navigating the Biosafety Act under Constitutional Authority

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 13, 2026
History beckons as Senegal, Egypt clash in 2025 AFCON semi-finals

History beckons as Senegal, Egypt clash in 2025 AFCON semi-finals

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 13, 2026
Evaluating WASH Interventions’ impact in Bwari council

Evaluating WASH Interventions’ impact in Bwari council

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: January 12, 2026

Politics and Governance

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Wike/Fubara feud: PANDEF inaugurates Agabi-led peace, reconciliation committee

Wike/Fubara feud: PANDEF inaugurates Agabi-led peace, reconciliation committee

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: January 13, 2026
In: Politics
Defection: I never asked Muftwang to step down – Jonah Jang

Defection: I never asked Muftwang to step down – Jonah Jang

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: January 12, 2026
In: Politics
Wike replies those calling for his sack

Wike replies those calling for his sack

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: January 11, 2026
In: Politics
PANDEF calls for restraint, mutual forbearance in Rivers

PANDEF calls for restraint, mutual forbearance in Rivers

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 11, 2026
In: Politics
Rivers elders warn against impeachment of Fubara, deputy

Rivers elders warn against impeachment of Fubara, deputy

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 10, 2026
In: Politics
2027: Nobody can push us out in Rivers – Wike tells supporters 

2027: Nobody can push us out in Rivers – Wike tells supporters 

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: January 10, 2026
In: Politics
Wike harps on unity for progress in Rivers 

Wike harps on unity for progress in Rivers 

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: January 9, 2026
In: Politics
The Opening Ceremony of the 18th Europe-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
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Business and Economy

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Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS

Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: January 15, 2026
In: Economy/Business
No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS

No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: January 15, 2026
In: Economy/Business
20 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports

20 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.7% – Edun

Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.7% – Edun

By: Olawunmi Ashafa
On: January 15, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Governance structures critical for MSMEs’ survival amid tax reforms- CEG

Governance structures critical for MSMEs’ survival amid tax reforms- CEG

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: January 15, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Nigeria, UAE to host joint investment confab in Lagos — Tinubu

Nigeria, UAE to host joint investment confab in Lagos — Tinubu

By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: January 13, 2026
In: Economy/Business, Business
Nigeria, UAE trade pact opens duty-free access for Nigerian goods — Oduwole

Nigeria, UAE trade pact opens duty-free access for Nigerian goods — Oduwole

By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: January 13, 2026
In: Economy/Business

Judiciary, Crime and Security

Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army

Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army

By: Mark Longyen
On: January 16, 2026
In: Defence/Security
EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman

EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security
Aiyedatiwa empowers widows of fallen heroes with N50m loan scheme

Aiyedatiwa empowers widows of fallen heroes with N50m loan scheme

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security
N/East women laud CDS Oluyede’s soft loan initiative for military families

N/East women laud CDS Oluyede’s soft loan initiative for military families

By: isaac aregbesola
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security
FG reiterates commitment to safeguarding schools nationwide

FG reiterates commitment to safeguarding schools nationwide

By: isaac aregbesola
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security
Insurgency: Commandant AWDC visits N/E to boost airpower operations

Insurgency: Commandant AWDC visits N/E to boost airpower operations

By: isaac aregbesola
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security
NSCDC decorates spokesperson, 149 other officers with new ranks in Edo

NSCDC decorates spokesperson, 149 other officers with new ranks in Edo

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Defence/Security

Science & Tech

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Multipolitan report reviews impact of emerging technologies

Multipolitan report reviews impact of emerging technologies

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: January 15, 2026
In: Science & Tech
NGSTQB to prioritise stronger software testing practices in 2026

NGSTQB to prioritise stronger software testing practices in 2026

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: January 15, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Benue goes digital, automates land title for faster services

Benue goes digital, automates land title for faster services

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 15, 2026
In: General News, Science & Tech
Huawei, ABU partner to overhaul ICT infrastructure, inaugurates smart campus project

Huawei, ABU partner to overhaul ICT infrastructure, inaugurates smart campus project

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 15, 2026
In: General News, Science & Tech
Wikipedia highlights Africa’s role in global knowledge

Wikipedia highlights Africa’s role in global knowledge

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 15, 2026
In: Science & Tech, General News
NITDA, US to strengthen partnership on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity

NITDA, US to strengthen partnership on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 15, 2026
In: Science & Tech
NiMet inaugurates AI team to advance weather forecasts

NiMet inaugurates AI team to advance weather forecasts

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 13, 2026
In: General News, Science & Tech

Unijos congratulates Prof. Joash Amupitan, over nomination as INEC Chairman. Read more..

Health and Environment

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Climate Change: NOA begins sensitisation on public safety in A’Ibom

Climate Change: NOA begins sensitisation on public safety in A’Ibom

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Environment
Edo doctor regains freedom after 2 weeks in captivity

Edo doctor regains freedom after 2 weeks in captivity

By: Folasade Akpan
On: January 15, 2026
In: General News, Health
NHIA seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps

NHIA seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps

By: Folasade Akpan
On: January 15, 2026
In: Health
NYSC to adopt  inclusion of corps members  with disabilities – D-G

NYSC to adopt  inclusion of corps members  with disabilities – D-G

By: Folasade Akpan
On: January 15, 2026
In: Health
KWASUTH reopens radiology department after upgrade

KWASUTH reopens radiology department after upgrade

By: Folasade Akpan
On: January 15, 2026
In: Health
PHC: Lagos State Govt. tasks 57 LGs on improved funding, collaboration

PHC: Lagos State Govt. tasks 57 LGs on improved funding, collaboration

By: Vivian Ihechu
On: January 15, 2026
In: Health
Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW summit

Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW summit

By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: January 13, 2026
In: Environment, Foreign

Sports and Entertainments

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Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu

Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu

By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: January 15, 2026
In: Entertainment
AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco

AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Sports
1,185 films approved in 2025 -NFCVB

1,185 films approved in 2025 -NFCVB

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: January 15, 2026
In: Entertainment
AFCON 2025: Regragui, Bounou hail team spirit as Morocco reach final

AFCON 2025: Regragui, Bounou hail team spirit as Morocco reach final

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Sports
BUA Chairman hails Eagles, says 0,000 reward still on

BUA Chairman hails Eagles, says $500,000 reward still on

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Sports
We’re still proud of you – FG to Super Eagles

We’re still proud of you – FG to Super Eagles

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Sports
Mané’s late strike sends Senegal into AFCON final

Mané’s late strike sends Senegal into AFCON final

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Sports

Foreign and International Relations

UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease

UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease

By: Mark Longyen
On: January 16, 2026
Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays

Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays

Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria

Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria

Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom

Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom

Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support

Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support

U.S. Embassy reopens redesigned centre to deepen U.S.–Nigeria ties

U.S. Embassy reopens redesigned centre to deepen U.S.–Nigeria ties

Minister, Turkish envoy deepen talks on visa facilitation, business mobility

Minister, Turkish envoy deepen talks on visa facilitation, business mobility

WHO urges govts to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

WHO urges govts to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW summit

Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW summit

Education, Culture and Tourism

NSE inaugurates solar-powered borehole for FCT LEA school

NSE inaugurates solar-powered borehole for FCT LEA school

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 15, 2026
In: Education
Oniru urges academia–policy collaboration for Lagos urban future

Oniru urges academia–policy collaboration for Lagos urban future

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: January 15, 2026
In: Education
FG inaugurates committees to drive research commercialisation

FG inaugurates committees to drive research commercialisation

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: January 14, 2026
In: Education
Police detain masquerade over alleged attack in Anambra community

Police detain masquerade over alleged attack in Anambra community

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: January 14, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
Akerele takes Nigeria’s cultural playbook to global stage

Akerele takes Nigeria’s cultural playbook to global stage

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: January 14, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: January 14, 2026
In: Education
Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

FG, ASUU sign renegotiated agreement to strengthen tertiary education

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: January 14, 2026
In: Education
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