All Nigerian Football Players’ Union Backs Tinubu’s NSC Sports Reforms
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The All Nigerian Football Players Union has thrown its full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sports reform agenda, particularly the ongoing restructuring of football and the wider sports ecosystem under the National Sports Commission (NSC). The union made its position known during a press conference at Ngwo Park in Enugu, where […]
Olopade, Gumel Hail Nigeria’s Historic Olympic Qualification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, and President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, have hailed Nigeria’s historic qualification for the beach volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Olopade and Gumel congratulated the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), President Engineer Musa Nimrod, the […]
NSC Backs Traditional Sports With Dedicated Budget
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development and international promotion of Nigeria’s traditional sports, announcing the creation of a dedicated budget line to support the sector. Speaking during the National Open Championship of the Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria in Abuja, the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, said […]
NSC, Puma Eye Long-term Partnership After Glasgow Success
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has opened discussions with global sportswear brand Puma over a long-term partnership following Team Nigeria’s impressive outing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking during a world press conference at the Team Nigeria Puma Afrobeat House in Glasgow on Wednesday, the Director-General of the NSC, Bukola […]
Senate Summons NFF, NSC Over Sports Funds
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Sports has frowned at the recurring failure of sports agencies to appear before it, despite what lawmakers described as years of poor performance in the sector. Chairman of the committee, Senator Abdul Ningi, expressed disappointment over the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports […]
AGC Suspension Costs Nigeria 2026 Golf Championship Hosting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s dream of hosting the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has suffered a major setback following the suspension of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) by the Africa Golf Confederation (AGC) over unpaid statutory affiliation fees, throwing the country’s golf administration into crisis. The prestigious women’s amateur golf championship was scheduled to […]
NSC Wins Free Commonwealth Games Broadcast, Eyes Sports Economy Boom
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured Nigeria’s free-to-air broadcast rights for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, a move aimed at giving millions of Nigerians unrestricted access to Team Nigeria’s performances while driving a new era of sports business and media growth. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu […]
NSC Reaffirms Hockey Revival, Eyes Continental Hosting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising hockey through improved infrastructure, grassroots development and stronger domestic competitions as part of efforts to restore Nigeria’s status on the African hockey stage. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super […]
NSC Unveils New Para Sports Boards to Drive RHINSE Agenda
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated newly elected boards for Nigeria’s Para Sports Federations, charging them to spearhead a new era of growth and align with the Commission’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE). The elections, widely described as free, fair and credible, produced new leadership across seven federations: […]
Lekan Fatodu Elected Nigeria Aquatics President in Landslide By-Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lekan Fatodu has been reaffirmed as the new President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation after securing a resounding victory in a by-election conducted in Abuja on Friday. Fatodu, who currently serves as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, succeeds the late Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu and will lead the federation […]