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NSC Leadership Driving Nigeria’s Sporting Renaissance Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate

By Kola Daniel, S.A., Media, Office of the Director General, National Sports Commission The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigerian sports, crediting the renewed energy…

TINUBU DECLARES 9TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES OPEN IN ASABA, PLEDGES STRONGER SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Friday officially declared open the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to sports as a…

NSC Takes Giant Leap Towards Gender Inclusivity in Sports

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) vision of advancing women’s participation in sports governance. As part of this commitment, the Commission…

NYG 2025: Team Edo Storms Asaba, Targets Better Podium Finish

The finalised entries include 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, 386 team officials, and 400 state delegates. These figures highlight the growing scale and importance of the Games, which continue to serve…

6,382 Athletes, Officials Feature in 9th National Youth Games

The buzz around the 9th National Youth Games (NYG), Asaba 2025 is building up with 6,382 participants from across the country confirmed to attend the event in Asaba from August…

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship —NSC Salutes Team Nigeria’s First Gold

The National Sports Commission has applauded Didih Onome Omolola for winning gold in the women’s 53kg at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, today. This is coming after…

Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation Stages National Open Championship

The schedule includes registration, seminars, and officials’ training from days 1 to 3, followed by venue setup on day 4. Days 5 to 7 will feature the opening ceremony, elimination…

30 Countries Converge on Lagos for 2025 International Badminton Classic

DG Lagos State Sports Echoes Turning Lagos into the epicentre of multi-sports Lagos is set to take centre stage in the world of badminton as preparation reaches its peak for…

Netball Summermix Hold in Jalingo

The Taraba State Sports Council, in partnership with MAS Foundation, recently held a 10-day non-residential netball training event for primary and secondary school students in Jalingo. The event, which was…

NSC’s Busy Sporting Calendar Showcases Nigeria’s Rising Global Presence

It has been an eventful season for Nigerian sports, with athletes representing the nation across multiple disciplines on the global stage. From cricket to taekwondo, football to basketball, athletics to…