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Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate stood  at 15.15% in December- NBS
Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria
Russia seeks stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria
Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom
Iran reaffirms commitment to protecting citizens’ right, freedom
Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu
Nigerian artists’ AFRIMA dominance signals global creative influence— Tinubu
Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support
Egypt receives €1bn EU financial support
No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS
No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS
EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman
EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman
AFCRD 2026: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others honour fallen heroes
AFCRD 2026: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others honour fallen heroes
Aiyedatiwa empowers widows of fallen heroes with N50m loan scheme
Aiyedatiwa empowers widows of fallen heroes with N50m loan scheme
Sanwo-Olu pledges continued support for armed forces, fallen heroes
Sanwo-Olu pledges continued support for armed forces, fallen heroes

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ESports debut at NSF, set to boost Nigeria’s sports economy

ESports debut at NSF, set to boost Nigeria’s sports economy

2025-05-25
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: May 25, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Muhyideen Jimoh Esports on Saturday made an historic debut as a demonstration sport at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fast growing sport worth $180 billion global value was on full display at theContinue Reading

NSF Day 7: Team Delta soars to 103 medals

NSF Day 7: Team Delta soars to 103 medals

2025-05-24
By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: May 24, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Peter Amine Team Delta has soared to 103 medals after Day Seven of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. Delta won 44 gold, 19 silver and 40 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals haul to 103. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

Team Edo’s Ezeaku wins gold in Men’s 100m

Team Edo’s Ezeaku wins gold in Men’s 100m

2025-05-24
By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: May 24, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Edo on Saturday  dominated the 100m sprint at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) held at the mainbowl of the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chidera Ezeaku returned in an unofficial time of 10:27 toContinue Reading

14 Lagos students get NIS football scholarships

14 Lagos students get NIS football scholarships

2025-05-24
By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: May 24, 2025
In: Sports
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By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajj Gafar, says 14 students from Lagos tertiary institutions have been awarded training scholarships at the Nigeria Institute of Sports. Gafar disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. He said theContinue Reading

NSF: Team Ogun wins gold in 4×400 mixed relay

NSF: Team Ogun wins gold in 4×400 mixed relay

2025-05-23
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: May 23, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Abiodun Lawal Team Ogun on Friday won the 4×400 mixed relay at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Speaking with  the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in  Abeokuta, the Coach of the team , Saheed Akinpelu, applaudedContinue Reading

NSF Day 6: Delta leapfrogs Bayelsa, Ogun climb to 4th on medal table

NSF Day 6: Delta leapfrogs Bayelsa, Ogun climb to 4th on medal table

2025-05-23
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: May 23, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Peter Amine Team Delta has leapfrogged Team Bayelsa on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Team Delta amassed 35 gold, 12 silver and 29 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals to 76. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official medalsContinue Reading

NSF: NSC DG hails ‘Junior Athletes’ impact at Gateway Games

NSF: NSC DG hails ‘Junior Athletes’ impact at Gateway Games

2025-05-23
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: May 23, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has hailed the performance of the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival(NSF) in Ogun. Olopade,  who was visibly happy spoke after the medal presentation to IJA swimmer Aidan Abili who has wonContinue Reading

NSF: Teenager Agbo wins golf gold as FCT takes 9 medals

NSF: Teenager Agbo wins golf gold as FCT takes 9 medals

2025-05-23
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: May 23, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo, has made a remarkable impact at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State, clinching gold in the ladies’ stroke play event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Agbo secured top honours for Team FCT with a totalContinue Reading

NSF Day 5: Bayelsa soars with 30 gold, 12 silver, 13

NSF Day 5: Bayelsa soars with 30 gold, 12 silver, 13

2025-05-22
By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: May 22, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Peter Amine Team Bayelsa has maintained its lead on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Bayelsa garnered 30 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals five days into the festival to maintain a comfortable lead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

NSF: Ashiribo wins Team Kwara’s 1st gold in cycling

NSF: Ashiribo wins Team Kwara’s 1st gold in cycling

2025-05-22
By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: May 22, 2025
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Olayinka Owolewa Olalekan Ashiribo of Team Kwara on Thursday won the state’s first gold medal in the 200m cycling sprint event at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Ogun. In a post-victory interview, Ashiribo expressed his joy and optimism about Team Kwara’s prospects at the festival.Continue Reading

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