Tag: National Sports Commission

President Tinubu also disclosed that the Federal Government was working to complete the outstanding cash rewards for the Super Falcons

The NSC boss added that the foundation being laid should ensure the Intermediate Games evolve into a national sporting platform ...

Football is the one thing that makes a Hausa trader in Kano, an Ijaw fisherman in Bayelsa, and an Igbo ...

For now, the interim leadership headed by Mr Ikpeme is expected to maintain the federation’s essential operations while the government ...

The tour was led by the Head of Grassroots Development, Niyi Beyioku, with the Senior Special Assistant to the President ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing the ...

The reigning Commonwealth champion also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Sports Commission, her coaches and other ...

After four days of competition in Glasgow, Nigeria has won 10 medals—six gold and four silver—to trail only Australia, England ...

Nyong claimed the silver medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event after lifting a combined total of 168kg.

Later in the day, Nigeria's women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team will open its campaign against hosts Scotland in Group B.

The unveiling took place at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja and was attended by officials of the National Sports Commission ...

Speaking with reporters in Lagos at the weekend, Mr Adeyemi said his administration would expand para swimming across the country ...

Speaking after Tuesday's meeting, Mr Dikko disclosed that discussions on the coach’s future had been concluded, with the NFF expected ...

Friday's appointment, approved by the leadership of the NSC, comes at a critical period for aquatic sports in Nigeria

The federation said the trials will hold from 20 to 22 June at the Yaba College of Technology

Officials at the NSC say the latest infrastructure push is intended not only to improve sporting performance but also to ...

A total of 24 athletes will represent Nigeria at the championships, with the team comprising a mix of experienced performers ...

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, who delivered the keynote address, said sports must evolve beyond recreation into ...

At the end of the competition, Enugu State topped the medals table with 40 gold, eight silver and seven bronze ...

Mr Izunaso described FirstBank Sam Okwaraji U-16 tournament as a structured pathway for nurturing disciplined young players across the country

The presentation took place on Monday in Lyon, France, where the African champions are currently competing at the FIBA Women’s ...

NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye issued the directive on Saturday, instructing clubs and match officials to stage the tribute before kick-off ...

Nwosu’s death brings to nine the number of players from the 1980 AFCON-winning squad who have passed away

Beyond competition, National Boxing Week will include capacity-building and stakeholder engagement activities.

Organised by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Games have evolved into a key fixture on Nigeria’s sporting calendar