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 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation (ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to cut costs for young players to grow and strengthen the country’s tennis profile. Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the commission, made the call at the finals 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By Aderonke Ojo Dr James Amidu, Vice-President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), says outdated racing equipment is hindering Nigeria’s cyclists performance at the ongoing 2026 African Track Cycling Championship in Abuja. Amidu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) in an interview on Saturday in Abuja thatContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) has distributed squash equipment to four grassroots coaches as part of efforts to develop the sport across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each beneficiary received 10 rackets and two packs of squash balls during a brief ceremonyContinue 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 Aderonke Ojo The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has dismissed allegations by Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye that she was abandoned by the federation and the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Secretary-General of the federation, Joel Akinluwa, clarified the issue during a news conference at the VIP Lounge of theContinue Reading
Ijeoma Okigbo Aderonke Arabinrin, Founder of Fame Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, reiterates that sports promotes unity, inclusion, and can be a powerful tool for social change. She said this at a football competition on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, organised to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), featured 13Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Concerned stakeholders of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday confirmed that the tenure of the federation’s board expired on Jan. 31, in line with its constitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musa Kida was re-elected as the President of NBBF on Jan. 31,Continue Reading
