NRFF, NIS Collaborate To Strengthen Rugby Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken a major step towards advancing rugby development in the country by opening discussions with the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos, on a strategic partnership focused on coaching education, technical development and grassroots participation. The initiative is expected to boost the quality of coaching […]
Shaibu Backs Italy-Nigeria U-20 Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commended the Italian Consulate General in Lagos for promoting grassroots football development through the ongoing Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament. Shaibu made the remarks while attending the opening ceremony of the competition at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, […]
Shaibu Urges Unity, Peace As Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond, calling on Nigerians to embrace unity, love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence. In a heartfelt goodwill message released to mark the celebration, Shaibu described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season that reflects […]
Shaibu Declares NIS Engine Room of Nigerian Sports
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has positioned the Institute as the central driver of Nigeria’s sports reform agenda. He maintained that the country must rebuild its sports system from the grassroots to achieve long-term success. Shaibu described the NIS as the “engine […]