Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Mallam Shehu Dikko, says Team Nigeria is on course to win between 16 and 20 gold medals at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Continue Reading
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By Aderonke Ojo Dr James Amidu, Vice-President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), says outdated racing equipment is hindering Nigeria’s cyclists performance at the ongoing 2026 African Track Cycling Championship in Abuja.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 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
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 The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has begun preparations to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 in Abuja. The association unveiled its plans at a news conference in Abuja, rallying stakeholders and partners for what is expected toContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dikko’s remarks followed reports of players threatening to boycott training and travel to Marrakech for Saturday’sContinue 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
