Abuja All-Stars Veterans Tournament Opens in Spectacular Fashion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Abuja All Stars International Veterans Invitational Football Tournament has kicked off in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package A, Abuja, with Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, performing the official ceremonial kick-off. The tournament, which features 22 teams, brings together former professional […]
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, […]
Okpekpe 2026: Shaibu Commends Organisers,
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has successfully completed the 2026 Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, retaining his previous performance mark with a finishing time of 1 hour, 18 minutes. Shaibu crossed the finish line alongside former Edo State Governor and Senator representing […]
Shaibu Hails Tinubu’s National Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for approving the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of key sports facilities across Nigeria. Shaibu described the approval as a landmark decision that will significantly transform the nation’s sports sector by enhancing […]
Shaibu Hails Tinubu’s APC Primary Victory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following his victory at the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement personally signed on Monday Shaibu describes Tinubu’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate as a reflection of the trust, confidence, and overwhelming […]
Shaibu sets Up Review Panel as NIS Marks One-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has inaugurated a high-powered committee to review the Institute’s achievements over the past year This will equally assess progress on its 10-year strategic work plan, alongside planning activities to mark his first anniversary in office. The […]
Joint NASS Committee Faults Non-Release of Interior Ministry Capital Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the non-release of capital funds allocated to the Federal Ministry of Interior, describing it as a major setback to project execution and institutional performance. Speaking during the ministry’s budget defence in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee, […]
NIS DG Seeks Higher Funding to Boost Sports Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shuaibu, has made a fresh appeal for increased government funding, warning that the institute cannot fulfil its mandate without stronger financial backing. Shuaibu made the call on Wednesday during his budget defence before the National Assembly in Abuja, stressing that persistent underfunding […]
NIS, EFFA Partner to Drive Renewed Hope Sports Economy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a strategic move aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s sports economy through private sector collaboration. This commitment was restated by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu, during the signing of […]
NIS Launches South-South Zonal Centre in Benin
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has concluded arrangements to commence full operations of its South-South Zonal Training Centre in Benin City, Edo State. The move aimd at strengthening grassroots sports development and professional coaching education in the region. The Director-General, of the Institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this during a courtesy […]