The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, says the oil and gas sector is committed to staff fitness, wellness and collaboration.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Daniel Adeleye on Saturday defeated Uzbekistan’s Abdulaziz Usmonjonov, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a singles match at the ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos. Adeleye narrowly dominated proceedings to secure a 2-1 victory on homeContinue Reading
No fewer than 1,200 athletes from 15 companies are expected to compete in 13 sports at the 20th edition of the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) scheduled to hold from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on FridayContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the African ContinentContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reiterated its commitment to aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to diversify the nation’s sports economy. The Director-General of NIS, Philip Shaibu, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chamberlin Dunkwu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), has unveiled plans for talent discovery and grassroots development to improve swimming across the country. Speaking at a news conference, Dunkwu said “swimmers will not be idle in 2026”, with over six national youth tournaments scheduled. He saidContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Jumai Adamu has emerged the new Lady Captain of Tukur Yusuf Buratai (TYB) International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja, following a decisive election victory held at the club house on Saturday. Adamu polled an overwhelming 129 votes, defeating Rose Nyam, who scored 22 votes, and theContinue Reading
With just 14 days to race day, organisers of the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have released official guidelines on bib usage, cut-off times and medal eligibility for participating runners.Continue Reading
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request for a change of venue for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal.Continue Reading
