Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC)

NOC Invites Nigerians to Olympic Marathon Walk July 12

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has extended an invitation to Nigerians to participate in the Olympic Walk of...

NOC Women’s Commission Launches 2nd National Sports Seminar

The Nigeria Olympic Committee’s Women’s Commission has announced the launch of its 2nd National Sports Seminar, expanding its scope to include female referees,...

NOC Launches Construction of Five-Floor Headquarters in Abuja

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has started building its ambitious permanent secretariat in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to significantly boost...

Nigeria to Celebrate Olympic Day on June 28 – NOC Scribe

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, will organize the Olympic Day celebration on Saturday, June...

NOC Condoles with Kano, Ogun Govt, Sports Bodies Over Athletes’ Deaths

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel and members of the Olympic family in Nigeria have extended their deepest...

22nd National Sports Festival: NOC Unveils Safeguarding Handbook, SAFE SPACE to Protect Athletes

In a significant step towards prioritizing athlete welfare and safety at the forthcoming 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun, the Nigeria Olympic...

NOC President Gumel re-elected unopposed as ANOCA Treasurer-General in Algiers

In an apparent demonstration of their confidence in his leadership, the member-countries of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) have...

NSC boss Dikko, NOC strategize to transform nation’s sports

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, held a crucial meeting with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in Abuja on...

Olympic Games: NOC President speaks on outcome, commends Tinubu, Sports Minister

Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC),...

Paris 2024: Minister to AFN, NOC: Reinstate Ofili for 100m race

Following the exclusion of Favour Ofili from the 100m race, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has mandated the Athletic Federation...

Paris 2024: D’Tigress’ triumph over Aussies lifts Team Nigeria’s morale

By Tony Nezianya (Media Officer, Team Nigeria) The 75-62 overwhelming victory of D’Tigress, the lowest-ranked team in the Paris 2024 Olympic women’s basketball...

Paris 2024: Kits scandal: NOC apologizes to Sports Minister after Persecondnews report

By Samuel Akpan in Paris The Nigeria Olympic Committee has apologized to the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, after Persecondnews reported...

2023 a successful sporting year for Nigeria – NOC

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has reflected on the outgoing year, 2023, describing it as a successful year for sports development in the...

Nigeria Olympic Committee reserves 25% decision making positions for women

For inclusiveness of women in sports and the governing and administrative bodies of the Olympic Movement, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has set...

NOC organizes seminar for women in sports

In a bid to enhance women’s skills in the administration and management of sports, the Women Commission under the auspices of the Olympic...