Nigeria Secures Double Volleyball Qualification for 2026 CAVB
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national volleyball teams have officially secured their places at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championships, marking the country’s first major step on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The confirmation came after the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) released the final list of qualified nations […]
Nigeria Sweep Morocco in U-18 African Championship Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team made a dream start to their campaign at the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Nations Volleyball Championship, defeating Morocco in straight sets to secure their first victory of the tournament in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian side delivered a composed and dominant performance to record a 3-0 (32-30, 25-21, […]
Nigeria, Germany Deepen Clean Energy Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Germany on Tuesday expanded their partnership on renewable energy and digital innovation. The move expected to accelerate electricity access after the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) connected 4.5 million Nigerians through its clean energy programmes. The renewed collaboration was announced in a joint statement issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry […]
Nigeria congratulates UK’s new PM Burnham
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has congratulate Andy Burnham on his inauguration as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between both countries. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, praises the United […]
Africa U18 and U19 Volleyball Championship serves off in Egypt
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria and 13 other African nations have arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, ahead of the 2026 African U-18 and U-19 Volleyball Championship, which serves off on Wednesday at the Pioneers Club. The continental tournament, which runs until July 30, will showcase some of Africa’s brightest young volleyball talents, with hosts Egypt joined by […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Alliance
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their security and defence partnership, expanding cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, maritime security, intelligence sharing, anti-kidnapping efforts and the fight against illicit financial flows. The renewed commitment was reached at the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja, co-chaired by Nigeria’s National […]
Nigeria Finish Zone 3 Volleyball Qualifiers Unbeaten
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team completed a flawless campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, after defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 in their final match to finish the tournament unbeaten. The Nigerian side dominated the encounter, claiming a straight-set victory of 25-17, 25-23, 25-22 to record […]
Nigeria Women Earn Historic Billie Jean King Cup Promotion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s tennis team has secured a historic promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II after defeating hosts Botswana 2-1 in a thrilling promotional play-off in Gaborone. The Nigerian side laid the foundation for victory through the impressive Success Ogunjobi, who continued her outstanding form with a commanding […]
Nigeria qualify for AFCON, Oladipupo targets podium finish
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s volleyball head coach, Taiwo Oladipupo, has set his sights on a podium finish at the 2026 African Nations Cup after the team sealed qualification for the continental championship in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking after Nigeria’s successful campaign at the CAVB Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Oladipupo […]
Unbeaten Nigeria Volleyball Team seals African Nations Cup Ticket
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team has secured qualification for the 2026 African Nations Cup after extending their unbeaten run to four matches with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin Republic at the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The win confirms Nigeria’s place at the continental championship, scheduled to hold in […]