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Nigeria confirms participation in 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria has officially confirmed its participation in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 21, 2025, Afrosport reports. The National Sports Commission (NSC), through its Director General, Bukola Olopade, reaffirmed the country's readiness to take part in the prestigious multi-sport event. As part of Nigeria’s preparations, Olopade is currently attending a two-day strategic seminar...

Ogun State emerges as champion in maiden Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship

by Kunle Fayiga

24 December 2024

Ogun State came out on top as they defeated Oyo State 35-16 to lift the maiden edition of the Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship, Afrosport reports. The Gateway state started the competition with a 38-8 win over Kwara state before defeating Oyo State 22-12 and Lagos 29-4 to reach the final. Lagos State claimed third place in the competition after defeating Kwara state 36-17, the highest scoreline...

2024 National Sports Festival gets new date in May 2025

by Bayo Adegboyega

20 December 2024

The 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, earlier scheduled to be held in January 2025, will now be held from 16-30 May 2025, Afrosport reports. The decision to reschedule the sporting fiesta was taken at a joint technical meeting of stakeholders in Abeokuta on Thursday. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, explained that the shift in date will...

NSC announces Enugu State as host of 2025 National Sports Festival

by Bayo Adegboyega

22 November 2024

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu state as hosts for the 23rd National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to come up in 2026, Afrosport reports. The NSC reached the decision after its top management including chairman, Shehu Dikko and Director General, Bukola Olopade met on Thursday to review the bids on the table. The leadership of the National Sports Commission believes the timely announcement will...

Shehu Dikko named NSC chairman as President Tinubu scraps Sports Ministry

by Ibikunle Salako

24 October 2024

Shehu Dikko has been appointed chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) following the scrapping of the Ministry of Sports Development, Afrosport reports. Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, dissolved the sports ministry on Wednesday as part of a run of ministerial changes that came as a shock to many. The functions of the sports ministry were also transferred to the NSC, a body responsible for sports...

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Nigeria confirms participation in 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia

Ogun State emerges as champion in maiden Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship

2024 National Sports Festival gets new date in May 2025

NSC announces Enugu State as host of 2025 National Sports Festival

Shehu Dikko named NSC chairman as President Tinubu scraps Sports Ministry

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