By Olanrewaju Akojede Barely months after President Bola Tinubu re-established the National Sports Commission in 2024, Nigeria’s sports sector is undergoing a noticeable structural transformation. The shift marks a clear departure from years of improvised administration towards a more deliberate, policy-driven governance framework anchored on planning and accountability. For decades,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), says efforts are being made to rebrand the Nigerian sports sector to make it attractive for investors. Dikko spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the executive board meeting of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) consisting of all the headsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has called on sports officers across the country to align with the Commission’s renewed vision to transform the sector. Dikko gave the charge while declaring open a two-day capacity-building workshop for sports officers organised by theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko says the One Service One medal ( OSOM) Games remains a veritable platform for discovering top athletes for the nation. Dikko stated this on Thursday while declaring open the 6th edition of the OSOM Games insideContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, says the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun will serve as a major test of the Federal Government’s ongoing sports reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival termed ‘Gateway Games’ isContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Olusegun Runsewe, for his commitment and dedication to grassroots development of golf in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made the remarks on Friday inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has expressed the commissions’ commitment to the development of a vibrant sports economy in the country, in collaboration with stakeholders. Dikko stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Association 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
By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Sports Commission (NSC) says it will continue to implement policies that prioritise the welfare of Nigerian athletes. NSC Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance in Abuja when a delegation from the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) paid him a courtesy visit. Dikko outlinedContinue Reading
By Patrick Anaso President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step to elevate the nation’s sports sector by prioritising its professional management, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), to foster a sustainable sports economy. Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of NSC, said this during a Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) ofContinue Reading
