By Aderonke Ojo The Champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring adequate preparation, welfare and support for Team Nigeria ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olopade spoke in Abuja after strategic meetings with sports federations, including AmericanContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring that para-athletes in Nigeria receive the necessary support to thrive. Dikko made this known at the closing of the 3rd National Para Games in Abuja, describing the event as a celebrationContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Nigeria has taken a major step towards qualifying for the World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after a record-breaking mixed relay performance. The National Sports Commission, in a statement on Sunday by Kola Daniel, Media Adviser to Director-General Bukola Olopade, praised the team’s remarkable achievement. Nigeria deliveredContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has described the late Christian Chukwu as a true icon and national hero who contributed immensely to the growth of Nigerian football. Olopade stated this in a condolence message on Saturday in Abuja following the passing ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General (D-G) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing badminton development in Nigeria. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a farewell visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, ahead of their departure for the 2025 All-African SeniorContinue Reading
