By Tiamiyu Arobani UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has berated nations and clubs around the world for underpaying women in sports. Türk called on member states and sports clubs to address the vast gender and stark pay gap which still exists in women’s sport. “The playing field is stillContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Sponsors of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship have promised to increase the prize money for winners from N8 million to a more attractive amount. President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, said this in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the format of the championshipContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have delivered electrifying moments, marked by thrilling displays of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four-day championship is ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. As the tournament advances, attentionContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Director-General of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mr Bukola Olopade, has pledged to support any outstanding Nigerian young talent who emerges at the CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championships with best athletes’ welfare. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday at the ongoing 3rd CAA U18/U20 African Athletics ChampionshipsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Tobi Oluwatola, CEO of TAO Energy, has emerged as the overall best net winner of the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) Golf tournament in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was after Oluwatola played off handicap 19, and returnedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Oguntala, says the society will continue to use sports to unify engineers nationwide in spite of their area of specialisation. Oguntala said this at the unveiling of the mascot for the commencement of the 2025 Nigerian Engineering Games (NEGG)Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. Thursday’s encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli saw the Southern Africans give the nine-time champions a real challenge throughout the game. Botswana signalled early intent, asContinue Reading
By Mohammed Baba Busu The International Horse Racing Derby has commenced in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Alhaji Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, National Co-ordinator, Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the epochal event, organised by the federation, is themed: ‘Hope Renewed Sahel Savannah SeriesContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi In a landmark move to promote youth empowerment, the Nigerian Fencing Federation (NFF), backed by FIE, is exploring partnership with UNICEF Nigeria. The initiative seeks to use fencing as a powerful tool for child development, education, peacebuilding, and sustainable growth in Nigeria and beyond. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to President Bola Tinubu, has praised Amaju Pinnick’s appointment as Special Adviser to CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Dare, a former minister of youth and sports development, described the appointment as a significant boost for Nigerian and African football.Continue Reading
