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PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has praised the success of the recently concluded National Open Boxing Trials held in Lagos, describing the event as a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. The trials, organized by the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), as part of the National Boxing Week attracted a large number of elite fighters, including boxers from across Nigeria and others from the diaspora with Nigerian heritage who traveled from different parts of the world to compete for national selection. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the Nigeria Boxing Federation for organizing a successful event and emphasized the importance of including diaspora athletes in Nigeria’s talent development strategy. “A total of 147 boxers entered the national trials, which also served as Commonwealth Games trials. We were particularly pleased to see fighters from the diaspora with N...

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has commended the Government of Bayelsa State for its commitment to sports development, describing the state as one that clearly understands the power of sports as a tool for growth, youth engagement, and economic opportunity. Mrs. Olopade praised the leadership of Governor Douye Diri for investing in key sporting infrastructure and programs that will help position Bayelsa as a major sporting hub in Nigeria. “Governor Douye Diri deserves commendation for the bold steps his administration is taking to grow sports in Bayelsa. His background as a former Commissioner for Sports gives him a deep understanding of the sector and why investments like these are important for youth development and economic growth.” Amonsgt many other things, the State has embarked construction of a 30,000-capacity stadium in preparation for the National Sports Festival 2028, alongside plans for another 15...

PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), whose death has brought sadness to the Nigerian sports community. Dr. Dunkwu was widely recognized for his strong commitment to the advancement of aquatic sports in Nigeria. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to strengthen the structure of swimming and other water sports while creating opportunities for young athletes to develop their talents and represent the country with pride. Reacting to the sad development, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, described Dr. Dunkwu’s passing as a painful loss to Nigerian sports. “The news of Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu’s passing is deeply saddening. He was a committed sports administrator who devoted his energy to the growth of aquatic sports in Nigeria. His passion for discovering and nurturing young talents will not be forgotten.” “Dr. ...

  _as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to get more wins in Sports_  The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has always said that " When we take care of our athletes, our athletes will take care of the country with medals".  This quote forms the backbone of every concept that is being initiated by the leadership of the National Sports Commission, led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade. The quote often resonates in the heart of why the Sports Commission centres its modus operandi on an Athletic-centric based approach in its policy formulations and budgetary prioritisation and allocation. This explains why Nigerian Elite Athletes are currently enjoying yearly and quarterly Training Grants through a scientific Hungarian system of grading put together by the Elite and Podium board of the NSC. L It is the first of its kind in the many decades of Nigeria's involvement in international Sports ...

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...

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...