4 h. ago PFAN Task Force Denounces NSC Chairman’s Claims On FIFA Funds As ‘Misleading’

In a firm rebuttal to recent statements made by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Prince Harrison Jalla, the head of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) task force, has described assertions regarding the FIFA Forward Funds as “misleading.” In a television interview, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko claimed that no FIFA Forward […]

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4 h. ago Dikko, Olopade, Dare Daniel Among Honourees As SWAN Marks 60th ersary

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Sunday Dare, and the Special Assistant (Media) to the Director General, Mr. Kola Adeyanju, popularly known as Kola Daniel, were among the distinguished personalities honoured at the Sports Writers Association […]

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30 h. ago Charting A New Course: The Tasks Before New Sports Federations Boards

With the elections of new National Sports Federations Boards elections, a new vision for sports governance is taking shape in Nigeria. As fresh leaders step into their roles, the National Sports Commission (NSC) is positioned to navigate a transformative era for Nigerian athletics. The newly elected presidents, including the finance and coordinating economic minister Mr. […]

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30 h. ago National Sports Commission Commends President Tinubu for Sports Development Initiatives

The management of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for redefining and solidifying sports activities, which engage idle youths and position Nigeria as a referral point in sports development. The Chairman, National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko, who made the commendation while declaring open the SWAN Diamond Jubilee/60th anniversary celebration holding at […]

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30 h. ago Team Nigeria Poised For Islamic Solidarity Games Triumph In Saudi Arabia

The green-and-white flag of Nigeria is set to soar once again, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Team Nigeria prepares for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled from 7th to 21st November. A contingent of 46 members, comprising 35 athletes and 11 officials, will represent the nation across seven sports, including athletics, para-athletics, para […]

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51 h. ago Political Will The Missing Link In Nigeria’s Sports Dev’t, Says NIS Chief

The director-general and CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has identified the lack of political will as the crucial missing link in Nigeria’s sports development. He emphasised the fundamental role of political will in driving national progress, particularly within the sports sector. Shaibu made this declaration while delivering a keynote […]

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61 h. ago Forte GCC CEO Engr. Khalil Hails Keystone Bank MD Imam On Investiture As CIBN Fellow

The Chief Executive Officer of Forte GCC, Engineer Khalil Sagir Koki, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Managing Director of Keystone Bank, Mr. Hassan Imam, on his investiture as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). In a statement he personally signed, Engr. Khalil described the honour as well-deserved and […]

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4 d. ago NASENI Games 2025: Promoting Innovation, Unity Through Sports

Sports the world over is a universal phenomenon that is employed to promote internal cohesion and vibrancy for both institutions and individuals and to reinforce dreams to achieve greater objectives in varying degrees. It was therefore appropriate that the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) recently demonstrated that sports is a strong unifying […]

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5 d. ago Dikko Applauds Olopade For Successful National Sports Federation Elections

  The NSC organised what is being hailed as one of the most transparent and peaceful federation elections in recent history, covering 18 sports and resulting in the election of new presidents and board members for the next four years. In his remarks, Mallam Dikko congratulated the newly elected officials and extended particular praise to […]

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9 d. ago Sports Federation Elections: Aspirants Hail NSC For Seamless Process

Ahead of this weekend’s National Sports Federations board elections, candidates vying for the presidency of various federations have commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) electoral committee for its seamless and transparent process leading up to the elections. The aspirants, in separate interviews with journalists following their manifesto presentations before the committee led by Dr. Simon […]

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9 d. ago Olopade Congratulates Nigeria Green Falcons On Reaching IRL World Series Final

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated the Nigeria Women’s National Rugby League team, the Green Falcons, for their historic victory over Ireland, securing a place in the final of the IRL Women’s World Series in Canada. The Nigerian team, led by coach Bolu Fagborun, demonstrated total resilience […]

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1 week ago Oshodi Commends NSC, NOC, Stakeholders For Peaceful Resolution Of Gymnastics Impasse

President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and other stakeholders for their role in resolving the impasse within the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement, Dr. Oshodi expressed gratitude for the fair and transparent approach taken to address the […]

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1 week ago First Bank Invests In Golf Tournaments, Sports For National Dev’t – Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group, announced that the financial institution is sponsoring various golf tournaments and sporting activities across the nation to foster development and growth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Python Golf Club Amateur Open Championship in Port Harcourt, Alebiosu highlighted First Bank’s long-standing commitment to sporting […]

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1 week ago Shaibu Reaffirms Commitment To Revitalise NIS, Blames Former Ministers For Decline

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed his dedication to restoring the institute to its status as a premier training establishment for coaches and elite athletes, not only in Nigeria but across Africa. He made the commitment while speaking to journalists following his official resumption of duties at […]

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1 week ago Relief for naira as Nigeria’s monthly FX turnover hits $8.6bn in 2025

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a major boost in 2025, with average monthly turnover rising to $8.6 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The development signals renewed investor confidence and relief for the naira, which has faced years of pressure from foreign exchange shortages and speculative activities. The Deputy Governor of the […]

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1 week ago NSC, NOC Hail Team Nigeria For Outstanding Feat At ANOCA Zone III Games

The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have commended the athletes of Team Nigeria for their exceptional performance at the ANOCA Zone III Games in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Over five days of intense competition across four sports—badminton, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling—Team Nigeria showcased their dominance, securing a total […]

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1 week ago Foreign investors show confidence in Nigeria at World Bank/IMF meetings

Foreign investors at the just concluded World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. expressed strong confidence in Nigeria, citing the read more Foreign investors show confidence in Nigeria at World Bank/IMF meetings

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2 w. ago Foreign investors show strong confidence in Nigeria at World Bank/IMF meetings

Washington, DC|| Foreign investors at the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. have expressed strong confidence in Nigeria, read more Foreign investors show strong confidence in Nigeria at World Bank/IMF meetings

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2 w. ago The Changing Face Of Nigerian Football: From Local Leagues To Global Recognition

Football is more than a sport in Nigeria — it’s a national identity, a heartbeat that unites people from Lagos to Kano, from Port Harcourt to Kaduna. For decades, the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles has symbolized pride, resilience, and unity. Yet, beyond the cheers and the emotional highs, Nigerian football is […]

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2 w. ago Sports Federation Presidents Accuse NSC Of Undue Interference, Sabotage

Presidents of some national sports federations have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene regarding what they described as the undue interference in the political structures or internal affairs of the federations. During a meeting with sports journalists in Abuja, Dr. Musa Oshodi, President of the Judo Federation of Nigeria, and Kelvin Erhunmwunse, President […]

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