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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…

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…

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…

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…

NSC Congratulates Abduljabar Adama on Historic Feat at World Junior Swimming Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulates 17-year-old swimming sensation Abduljabar Adama and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation following his historic silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly event at the World…

Asaba 2025: Delta State Prepared for National Youth Games

Asaba, Delta State, is set to become the center of Nigeria’s sporting excitement as it hosts the 2025 National Youth Games from August 29 to September 6. The Stephen Keshi…

2026 National Youth Games — NSC tours facilities in Lagos for the award of hosting right

The National Sports Commission,NSC, has concluded a two day inspection of facilities in Lagos state for the award of hosting rights for the 2026 10th National Youth Games. According to…

AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria Beats Cameroon 99–90, Tops Group B For QF Ticket

Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a commanding performance to defeat Cameroon 99–90 in their final group match at the 2025 AfroBasket Championship in Angola, sealing their spot in the quarterfinals with an…

Team Nigeria school sports contingents return home after impressive inaugural school sports games outing

Finished 4th overall with 25 medals in Algeria Athletes and officials of the Nigeria school sports contingents have successfully returned home after an impressive showing at the inaugural School sports…