NAN began operations on October 2, 1978 with the publication of a 1,670-word omnibus general news bulletin.
Over the years, NAN has undergone technological transformation and is continually conducting research to upgrade the quality of its services.
Apart from general reports on politics, the economy, sports, health, education, the environment, agriculture and photo news services, NAN has diversified its products to include real-time financial and capital market information, as well as dissemination of press releases, among others.
With no less than 300 journalists operating in the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, NAN is undoubtedly the leading news service organisation with the widest reach in Nigeria.