By Victor Okoye Nigeria is positioning Intellectual Property (IP) as a key driver of its sports economy growth, stakeholders said on Monday at the 2026 World Intellectual Property Day 2026 celebration. The high-profile sports seminar was organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) as part of activities marking theContinue Reading
Le Nigeria impose ses hommes forts sur les pelouses d’Europe Le phénomène ne tient plus à un seul buteur ni à un seul club. Au printemps 2026, Ademola Lookman joue un quart de finale de Ligue des champions avec l’Atlético de Madrid, Ola Aina a prolongé à Nottingham Forest aprèsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Emmanuel Benard and Victoria Uduak on Sunday emerged top winners in the men’s and women’s categories at the Akalaka Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 16 fighters thrilled fans at the Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior showdown atContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s top-ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, will lead the national contingent at the 2026 African Senior Fencing Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this marks his second appearance at the continental event, scheduled from May 31 to June 6. The 18-year-oldContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso, on Sunday at the Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan, defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 5-2 on penalties in the final of the President Federation Cup in Oyo State. Crown FC opened scoring in the 25th minute of the game through aContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The April edition of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame tournament delivered thrilling contests, with Juwon Fatade and Julius Bossinu recording flawless victories to headline the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament was held on Sunday at the Agege Stadium in LagosContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Commissioner of Police in Edo, Monday Agbonika, says youth engagement through sports can help tackle crime at its roots. Agbonika said this in Benin at the end of the CP Monday Agbonika Chess Sequence 34 tournament organised in his honour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
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By Victor Okoye Olusola Odumosu, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command, says the tennis tournament held in his honour targets grassroots sports development and youth engagement. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the three-day event began Wednesday and ended Friday at MoshoodContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe Bayelsa defeated Lagos 2-1 in the girls’ final of the second National School Volleyball Championship in Lagos on Friday, winning 25-14, 19-25, 15-12. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the final was held at the Nigeria Institute of Sport Hall,Continue Reading
