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Ali Muhammad Ali | |
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| Born | June 7, 1966[1] Kano, Nigeria[1] |
| Alma mater | Bayero University Kano[2] |
| Occupations | Journalist, Media Executive |
| Title | Managing Director / CEO of the News Agency of Nigeria |
| Term | 19 October 2023 – present[3] |
| Predecessor | Buki Ponle |
Ali Muhammad Ali (born 7 June 1966),[1] popularly known as Ali M. Ali, is a Nigerian veteran journalist, public relations practitioner, and media manager.[4] He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), having been appointed to the position by President Bola Tinubu in October 2023.[5][6]
Early life and education
Ali was born on 7 June 1966 in Kano, Nigeria.[1] He attended Jakara Primary School in Kano state and had a brief primary stint at St. George's School in Lagos.[1] He completed his secondary education at Rumfa College, Kano, before proceeding to Bayero University Kano, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.[1] He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano and a graduate degree in International Affairs from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[2]
Career
Ali began his media career in the late 1980s writing for The Guardian during his university days.[1] Over a journalism career spanning over three decades, he held key editorial and executive management roles across several major Nigerian daily newspapers,[3] including:
- Editor of Sunday Triumph, Kano[1]
- Pioneer Group Politics Editor at The Independent[1]
- Political Editor and Associate Editor at ThisDay[1]
- Editor at Leadership[7]
- Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Daily[1]
- Associate Editor and senior editorial manager at Daily Trust[3]
He has also served as Media Adviser to the state governors of Kano and Bauchi states.[1]
News Agency of Nigeria
On 19 October 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Ali as the Managing Director/CEO of the News Agency of Nigeria.[5] During his administration, he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, introduced solar power infrastructure across agency operations, and championed local content initiatives including local-language coverage and national voter education compendiums.[8][9][10]
Institutional roles
- Deputy President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE)[3]
- Deputy Director, Strategic Communications, APC Presidential Campaign Council (2023)[11]
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)[4]
- Member, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "At 60, I still chase news like young reporters – NAN MD, Ali". The Punch. 14 June 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ a b c "A Brief On Ali M. Ali, The Managing Director/CEO, NAN". News Agency of Nigeria. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Ali to assume office as NAN MD on Monday". 21st Century Chronicle. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ a b "Be Defenders Of Truth, Builders Of Trust, NIPR Charges Inductees". Leadership. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ a b "President Tinubu Appoints New NAN MD, Others In Information Ministry". News Agency of Nigeria. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ "The State House, Abuja". Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ^ "Author Profile: Ali M. Ali". Leadership. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ "NAN, NCL To Unveil First-Ever Political Compendium For 2027 Polls". Vanguard. 18 June 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ "NAN MD Seeks Shift From Foreign Technology". Leadership. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ^ Anyanwu, Samuel (2025-02-12). "Ministry Of Interior, NAN Partner To Enlighten Nigerians". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ^ "Tinubu Campaign Council Warns Opposition Against Anti-Democratic Comments". Leadership. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
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