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CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., Mrs. Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards:

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports marketing and sports event management in Nigeria. Mrs. Olopade’s decoration comes as a reflection of the remarkable transformation she has brought to the sports landscape through her leadership at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, widely regarded today the leading sports management companies in the country. Under her stewardship, the company has successfully organized and managed some of Nigeria’s most prominent road races and sporting events. These include the globally acclaimed gold labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the fast-growing Premium Trust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon, and the newly introduced Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, among several other elite road races and sporting initiatives across the nation. Through innovation, professi...
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NNL 2025/2026: Ogun State Showdown; Gateway FC Takes on Beyond Limits:

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The Nigeria National League star match of the week between  Gateway FC and arch-rivals Beyond Limits is gaining momentum as the highly-anticipated local derby at the MKO Abiola Arena this weekend promises to light up Abeokuta. Both Ogun State-based teams are hungry for points, making this clash a must-watch. Gateway FC aims to build on their first away win of the season, having defeated Crown FC in Ogbomoso last weekend. Meanwhile, Beyond Limits seeks to bounce back from a hard-fought home draw against table-toppers Inter Lagos FC. A win for Gateway FC would lift them out of the relegation zone, while Beyond Limits eyes a surprise victory to leapfrog Inter Lagos and stake claim to the top spot. *Head to Head* Both teams have previously played each other in the NNL and Beyond Limits claims the bragging right having defeated Gateway last meeting. *Star Players* Gabriel Sammy joined gateway during the mid season window has hit the ground running with sterling performance, he will be p...
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Location: Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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National Sports Commission to Use 3rd National Para Games to Celebrate Inclusivity and Build the Future Para Sports Success:

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PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to the development of para sports in Nigeria as the 3rd National Para Games commences later in March, bringing together thousands of exceptional athletes from across the federation in a celebration of resilience, excellence and national unity. Para athletes have consistently been among Nigeria’s most successful sporting ambassadors on the world stage. From the Paralympic Games to the Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s para contingent has delivered historic medal hauls, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a global powerhouse in para athletics, powerlifting, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and other disciplines. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that para sports remain a central pillar of the Commission’s strategic vision for Nigerian sports. “Our love and commitment to para sports cannot be undermined. Para athletes have brought immense pride to thi...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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NSC Rewards Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola with ₦3 Million as Appreciation Tour Continues:

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Thursday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola was presented with a cheque of ₦3 million. The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul. Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the 2024 National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400 metres and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. Speaking during the presentation, Hon Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes afte...
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Location: Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Bayelsa State Government, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Announce Maiden Yenagoa City International 10KM Race:

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The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, a landmark sporting event designed to position the state as a premier destination for global sports tourism. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, the inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Africa’s leading sports management company. Under the theme “The Reveal,” the event represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta. The race will officially flag off at 9:30 a.m. from the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.  The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a gran...
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Location: Yenagoa 569101, Bayelsa, Nigeria
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Storms Secondary Schools to Appreciate Stellar Young Nigerian Athletes:

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PRESS STATEMENT _Teenagers Aidan, Tofunmi gets reward for exceptional swimming year_ The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has embarked on an appreciation tour of secondary schools, to honour Nigeria’s brightest young stars. The initiative, which began with visit to the secondary school of standout swimmers Aidan Dumuije-Abili and Tofunmi Ibidapo (Grange School, Lagos), is part of a new Commission strategy aimed at recognizing young talents early, encouraging integrity in age-grade sports, and changing the narrative around youth development in Nigeria. The visit on Wednesday follows Team Nigeria’s commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, where the country broke multiple continental records and showcased a new generation of elite youth athletes. Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Olopade said the initiative reflects the leadership example of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We are only emulating the great leadership ...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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NSC CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES NEW BADMINTON FEDERATION BOARD, SAYS HTCHFREE ELECTION IS ANOTHER PLUS FOR THE COMMISSION:

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NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT PRESS RELEASE National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Monday 2nd March, inaugurated the newly elected Board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN)..Mallam Dikko believes the successful election is another testament to the Commission's resolve to have functional Sports Federations.  His words, "This is another plus for the Commission. We have consistently delivered on Federations elections without rancour. This is in furtherance of the mandate from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for us to get the Federations fully functional..The Federations are the backbone of what we are doing here. Our destinies are intertwined. If you succeed, we succeed. If you fail, we fail. This is why all we do here is geared towards the success of the Federations." The NSC Chairman challenged the Bar. Francis Orbih-led 15-member Board on the task ahead.  He continued, "Mr. President (Orbih) you have gotten an...
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