The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Harde Business School have commenced talks on a multi-level strategic partnership focused on strengthening capacity building, digital learning, and communication expertise across sectors.
The development followed a courtesy visit by NAN officials to the business school on Thursday in Lagos, where both organisations explored opportunities for collaboration in training and knowledge development.
Speaking during the meeting, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Harde Business School, Dami Oguntunde, outlined the institution’s wide-ranging programmes, including executive education, digital learning platforms, and customised corporate training.
Oguntunde explained that the school’s Business Leadership Executive Programme integrates soft skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and public speaking, alongside innovation-driven competencies like design thinking and critical thinking. He added that the programme also covers core business management areas, including strategy, finance, and negotiation.
According to him, the programme—featuring emerging modules such as Artificial Intelligence for business leaders—has trained over 3,000 mid- to senior-level executives across industries, including banking, telecommunications, oil and gas, construction, and media.
He noted that the institution’s learning model combines self-paced online courses delivered through a Learning Management System with interactive weekend webinars facilitated by industry experts, including Abubakar Suleiman.
Oguntunde also highlighted the school’s experience in delivering cohort-based training programmes and tailored corporate sessions designed to meet organisational needs.
On potential areas of collaboration, both parties identified mutual training opportunities. Under the proposed arrangement, Harde Business School would provide capacity-building programmes for NAN staff and its ecosystem, while NAN would offer expertise in media, communication, branding, and public relations.
The partnership is also expected to leverage NAN’s extensive nationwide network and media reach to enhance visibility for educational initiatives through digital campaigns and broader public engagement.
Speaking on behalf of NAN, the Managing Editor and Head of Lagos Directorate, Ifeyinwa Omowole, emphasised the agency’s strategic presence across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with headquarters in Abuja and a sub-headquarters in Lagos.
Omowole noted that NAN’s wide network of district offices positions it as a critical hub for news dissemination and public information. She added that its platforms—spanning traditional wire services and digital channels, including YouTube—offer partners significant visibility and credibility.
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She reaffirmed NAN’s commitment to factual, development-focused reporting that serves the public interest while upholding professional standards.
Both organisations agreed to formalise the discussions through a detailed proposal, with a follow-up meeting scheduled to define specific areas of implementation and the structure of the partnership.
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