COAS, Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball League Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League First Phase continued to deliver thrilling action in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their credentials through commanding performances on Day 5. In the men’s category, Nigeria Correctional Service cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Customs Service also swept […]
Customs, NVBF Back Volleyball Growth as Premier League Kicks Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), in partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has officially flagged off the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja, unveiling a ₦26 million funding package for participating teams and players while reaffirming its commitment to youth development through sports. The competition, taking […]
NY, Light Spikers Dominate NVBF Division One and Two
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) National Division One and Two League intensified in Abuja on Match Days 10 and 11, with teams recording crucial victories as the race for promotion and honours gathers momentum. In the women’s Division One category, debutants NY Spikers continued their impressive debut campaign with back-to-back wins […]
NVBF appoints national coaches, reshuffles beach volleyball squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has announced the appointment of coaches for its senior, age-grade and beach volleyball national teams as part of efforts to strengthen technical development and improve the country’s competitiveness on the continental and global stage. The appointments followed a comprehensive selection, screening and approval process designed to position […]
NVBF Launches Anti-Doping Program, Plans League Testing
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has launched a comprehensive anti-doping education programme in Abuja and announced plans to introduce doping tests in the Premier League starting in 2026. The initiative, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, brought together players, coaches, and officials from over 10 clubs participating in the 2025 NVBF […]
Customs, CNS Spikers Lead NVBF Super Cup in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup delivered commanding performances and high-intensity matchups at the nation’s capital, with Nigeria Customs Service and CNS Spikers emerging as the standout teams in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s event, defending powerhouse Nigeria Customs Service overwhelmed Fire […]
NVBF Announces Clubs for 2025 Super Cup in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled the list of clubs invited to compete in the 2025 NVBF Super Cup (Men & Women). The tournament is set to run from January 30 to February 8, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Spotlight on Nigeria’s Top Volleyball […]
Beach Volleyball World Championships: African Teams Draw Tough Opponents
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The draws for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships were conducted on Thursday, confirming the group-stage opponents for the 48 best men’s and women’s teams in the world. The tournament, set for November 14–23 in Adelaide, Australia, will be the largest ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa will be represented […]
Engineer Nimrod Champions Family Fitness, Unity at Hoba Novelty Sports
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has stressed the importance of fitness and family bonding as vital components of a healthy society. He made the remark on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association (HDA) Abuja Chapter’s Novelty Sports, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of […]
Nigeria Strikes Gold as Abuja Hosts 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtains have fallen on a thrilling week of competition at the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship, held from August 1 to 7 at Jabi Lake, Abuja, with Nigeria’s girls and The Gambia’s boys emerging as continental champions in an event that blended youthful talent, international-standard organisation, and an electric […]