Governance

President Bola Tinubu is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revamp Nigerian football through a strategic partnership with global sports broadcasting giant IMG. This collaboration aligns with his administration’s goal to elevate the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL to international standards and restore its past glory. Following Nigeria’s loss in the AFCON 2023 final, Tinubu engaged […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has voiced strong support for Malam Shehu Dikko’s appointment as Chairman of Nigeria’s newly reestablished National Sports Commission NSC. Infantino’s endorsement, conveyed on October 31, underscored Dikko’s extensive experience and passion for sports as essential assets for leading Nigeria’s sports sector. The announcement came as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration overhauled

Mallam Sheu Dikko officially took over as the Chairman of the newly reinstated National Sports Commission NSC after Senator Joseph Enoh stepped down in a formal handover ceremony in Abuja. President Tinubu’s administration recently dissolved the Ministry of Sports Development to restore the NSC, with Dikko highlighting the need to focus on sports as a

Shehu Dikko, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, has outlined his vision to transform Nigerian sports, focusing on developing a sustainable sports economy. In a meeting held in Abuja with key officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and former Sports Minister John Owan Enoh, Dikko

Shehu Dikko, former chairman of the defunct League Management Company LMC, has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly restored National Sports Commission NSC. This comes after President Bola Tinubu decides to dissolve the Ministry of Sports Development and replace it with the NSC, as part of a broader government reshuffle. The move is

The Flying Eagles are set to begin their defence of the WAFU B U20 championship, but concerns have arisen over low team morale due to limited support and motivation. Reports indicate that the squad has not received outstanding bonuses and allowances from the 2023 U20 AFCON and U20 World Cup, and they have also not

William Troost Ekong has confirmed that the Super Eagles are finally returning to Nigeria after a tense standoff with Libyan authorities ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifier. The Nigerian team experienced unexpected difficulties when their flight was diverted, and they were left stranded at Abraq International Airport, severely hampering their preparations for the scheduled match.

A tense atmosphere surrounds the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL as the extended grace period for indebted clubs to resolve their outstanding payments nears its end on October 11, 2024. Despite an initial deadline by the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Players Status and Arbitration Committee that expired on September 27, NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF, through its Players Status and Arbitration Committee, has granted a three week extension for indebted clubs to settle their outstanding payments. The new deadline, set for 27th September 2024, follows the committee’s rulings delivered in May and June of 2024, which mandated clubs to resolve their financial obligations within 45

As the 8th National Youth Games kicks off in Asaba, Delta State, with over 3,000 young athletes competing, a pressing issue has come to the fore many state governors have yet to release the necessary funds to support their athletes. These delays have caused logistical challenges for teams, affecting accommodations, transportation, and essential sports gear.