National Sports Commission (NSC)

Nigeria Eyes 20-Gold Haul at Glasgow Under Striking ‘Iron Discipline’

By Samuel Akpan Long-term planning and talent scouting have primed Nigeria’s team for a 16 to 20 gold medal target at the Commonwealth...

Presidential Send-Off: Tinubu Backs Team Nigeria for Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan President Bola Tinubu will host a formal send-off for Team Nigeria at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, July 2. Ahead...

Chelle’s Contract Extended as Nigeria Football Enters New Phase with Record N1bln NPFL Prize

By Samuel Akpan A new era has arrived for Nigerian football as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...

Lagos Gov., NSC Inspect Upgraded Sports Venues Ahead of Maiden National Intermediate Games

By Samuel Akpan Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the National Sports Commission (NSC) of the state’s readiness to host a successful and...

Nigeria Rules the Rings! NSC Celebrates Weightlifters Historic 15-Medal Win in Egypt

By Samuel Akpan Nigerian weightlifters are dominating the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships and the 16th Mediterranean Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, capturing an...

NSC DG Olopade Visits Judo Camp, Pledges Full Backing for Kenya Championship

By Samuel Akpan The Nigeria senior judo team received a significant morale boost on Tuesday as the Director General of the National Sports...

Abuja Hosts West African Sports Directors for AU Sustainable Policy Talks

By Samuel Akpan The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the African Union Sports Council Region 2 successfully hosted a high-level workshop on Wednesday...

Grand Opening: Sunday Dare, NSC’s Dikko, Olopade Headline Nigeria’s 3rd National Para Games in Abuja

Preparations for the 3rd National Para Games have reached a fever pitch with Presidential spokesperson and former Sports Minister Sunday Dare set to...

NSC Steps In to Resolve NBBF Internal Crisis Ahead of Election

Ahead of the NBBF elections scheduled for later this year, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has called for unity among basketball stakeholders in...

Just In: D’Tigress Paid in Full: FG Redeems 224-Day-Old Commitment to African Basketball Queens

After a 224-day wait, the Federal Government has redeemed its pledges to Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. On Monday in Lyon, France,...

Nigeria Enters Final Preparation Phase for Historic 3rd National Para Games in Abuja

With just two weeks to go, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as Nigeria’s capital prepares to host the third edition of the...

NSC Invests in the Future: ₦3m Awarded to Junior Track Sensation Majekodunmi Bisola

Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, continued the organization’s nationwide “thank-you” campaign on Thursday with a visit to Abeokuta....

Nigeria Set to Host Landmark 2nd African School Sports Games in 2027

Nigeria has launched preparation to host the second edition of the African School Sports Games in 2027, an event poised to be the...

Abuja Half Marathon success suggests improved security in Nigeria, says Dikko

The successful staging of the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon serves as a testament to Nigeria’s improved security situation, according...

Bayelsa and Kaduna to Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Bayelsa and Kaduna as the host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals respectively....

Countdown Begins: West African Para Games Kicks Off in Abeokuta on Nov 26

Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is currently buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the inaugural West African Para Games (Zones A...