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NSC DG Receives Victorious U-18, U-20 Nigeria Handball Teams After Regional Triumph in Togo

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), , has commended Nigeria’s Under-18 and Under-20 male handball teams following their outstanding performance at the held in Lomé, Togo. Olopade gave the commendation on Monday while receiving the victorious teams at his office in , describing their double triumph as a significant boost for male sports development in Nigeria. “Your performance in Togo has shown that handball is a progressive sport that deserves all the support from both the private sector and the sports commission,” he said. The NSC boss…

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Oyo, Ogun, Delta Set to Miss National Sports Festival as NSC Enforces Para Games Participation Rule

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The (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, fairness, and strict adherence to regulations governing the 3rd National Para Games, warning that defaulting states will face sanctions affecting their participation in future national competitions. This development means that Oyo, Ogun, Delta, and other states that were absent from the 3rd Para Games in Abuja are set to miss the para events at the forthcoming National Sports Festival after failing to honour their participation commitments at the recently concluded Para Games. Director General of the Commission, , stressed that compliance with…

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National Sport Commission Urges Stakeholders to Put Baskteball Interest First, as NBBF Prepares for Elections

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has urged all stakeholders of basketball in Nigeria to put the interest of the game first as the Nigeria Basketball Federation prepares for its elections later this year. With Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) calling for organized electioneering, under existing statutes and internal regulations, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, called on all stakeholders within the Nigerian basketball ecosystem to prioritize unity and the growth of the sport above personal interests. “This is a crucial moment for basketball in Nigeria. We…

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Dikko, Olopade to Spearhead Historic 3rd National Para Sports Festival Opening

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NSC Leadership to Lead Opening Ceremony of 3rd National Para Sports FestivalWith just three days to go, anticipation is building for the grand opening ceremony of the 3rd National Para Sports Festival, scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The festival, a flagship event in Nigeria’s para sports calendar, will bring together athletes with disabilities from across the country to compete in a wide range of sporting events, showcasing resilience, talent, and the unifying power of sports. The opening ceremony events will be led by the Chairman of the…

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NSC Students’ Athletes Appreciation Tour: Pioneering A New Era In Nigerian Sports

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Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu. The National Sports Commission (NSC), headed by Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Director General, is changing the dynamics in managing sporting talents in Nigeria. NSC took a pragmatic step in capturing students’ athletes who have been outstanding in sports for Nigeria by acknowledging , supporting, and rewarding them with cash rewards. In the past, absolute attention has always been centred on national athletes and especially elite athletes who had participated in international tournaments and won medals for the country. Young athletes at the…

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Federal Government Fulfils Presidential Promises as D’Tigress Receive National Honours and Housing Documents

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have received the official documents for their houses in Abuja alongside certificates confirming their National Honours, fulfilling the promises made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following their historic triumph at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in August 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation took place in Lyon, France, the host city of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, where the African champions are currently competing. The players and team officials were presented with the documents by the Chairman of the National Sports…

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Abuja 2026: Host Venues Confirmed for 3rd National Para Games

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With just 12 days to the commencement of the 3rd National Para Games, the Abuja 2026 Local Organising Committee has confirmed that all designated competition venues across the Federal Capital Territory are fully prepared to host athletes from across the country for Nigeria’s premier multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. According to the official Games venue plan, the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will serve as the central hub for the competition, hosting the majority of the sporting events. Scheduled to take place within the stadium complex are…

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Karate Federation of Nigeria: Concerned Karate Stakeholders Call for Transparency and Due Process in the Administration of Karate in Nigeria

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Recent developments surrounding the leadership and administration of karate in Nigeria have generated considerable concern among stakeholders, athletes, coaches, and followers of the sport across the country. Information currently circulating within the karate community—particularly through discussions on the WhatsApp platform “Hardway The Only Way” and various Facebook forums—has raised a number of questions regarding the legal and administrative processes being applied to matters arising from the most recent federation elections conducted under the supervision of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). At this stage, the…

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NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko Warns Against Disbanding Boards Without Aligning With FIBA

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“Allow due process to take its course” – Shehu Dikko Calls For Calm As FIBA Reviews NBBF Leadership The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has urged stakeholders in Nigerian basketball to remain calm and allow due process to take its course as the leadership dispute within the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is currently being reviewed by the sport’s global governing body, International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Speaking during a recent interview on Arise TV, Dikko emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the sport while awaiting clarification…

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DG, National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, Hails Niger Delta as Bedrock of Nigeria’s Sporting Excellence at Cultural Expo

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Niger Delta’s historic and strategic importance to Nigeria’s sporting dominance, describing the region as “the bedrock of Nigeria’s sport.” Hon. Olopade made this declaration while delivering a keynote address at the Niger Delta Cultural Expo, held as part of the ongoing Niger Delta Games at Cathelea Suites & Convention, 2 Aiyanyor Omoigui Way, Off 2nd Ugbor Road, GRA, Benin, Edo State. The Games will culminate later today, 26 February 2026, with a grand closing ceremony.…

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