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With just 6 days left until the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement continues to build as organisers announce a special reward package of over ₦2 million dedicated to the Student Race Category of this year’s edition. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, the student category aims to further inspire young athletes across the country to embrace long-distance running and contribute to the growing road-race culture in Nigeria.  According to organisers, competing students will now have the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes, with rewards structured as follows: • 1st Place: ₦1,000,000 • 2nd Place: ₦500,000 • 3rd Place: ₦300,000 • 4th Place: ₦200,000 • 5th Place: ₦100,000 This initiative underscores the marathon’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, providing young runners with both motivation and financial encouragement. Adding to the momentum, World Athletics has officially approved the second ...

PRESS STATEMENT The National Council of Sports has announced new measures aimed at improving athletes safety via insurance policies and streamlining national sporting events following its meeting on Friday at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Calabar, Cross River State. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the Council said it noted a presentation on the growing importance of emerging risks in sports and stressed the need to provide adequate insurance coverage for athletes, officials and sports facilities during national competitions.  The Council stated that ensuring proper insurance protection has become essential to safeguarding participants and maintaining the integrity of sporting events across the country. The Council also approved the reduction of the number of sports featured at the National Sports Festival.  According to the communiqué, “the National Sports Commission, working in collaboration with the National Sports Federations and the Forum of St...

The second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and member of the Elite and Podium Development Board, Aku Aghazu, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its transformative efforts in Nigerian sports.  Speaking at the just concluded National Sports Council Technical Meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, Aghazu highlighted the NSC's deliberate planning and impactful policies, which have driven Nigeria's success across various sporting events. "We are putting measures in place to bring a New Dawn to Sports in Nigeria, and we are seeing the results," Aghazu remarked. "From AFN to Cricket to Swimming to Basketball, to WAFCON Ladies, we are doing amazingly well. It's an era of New Dawn in Sports in Nigeria." Aghazu specifically attributed Nigeria's strong performance at the Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia to the NSC's strategic approach, which involved prioritizing athletes with high medal-winning potential.  ...

PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the launch of a sports-infrastructure support program aimed at strengthening facilities in states selected to host upcoming editions of the National Sports Festival (NSF). This landmark initiative is designed to guarantee that host states are supported in their preparations to build and upgrade their sporting infrastructure, thereby elevating the overall quality, safety, and global competitiveness of the Festival. As part of this newly approved program, Enugu State, host of the next National Sports Festival, will become the first beneficiary of the NSC’s intervention. The Commission will work closely with the Enugu State Government to build a modern swimming complex, in line with international standards. The hosts state of the 2028 and 2030 editions of the Festival will also benefit from this program. SIGNED: Dr. (Mrs.) Kehinde Ajayi, FCAI, ANIPR Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC) November 29, 2025

PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalises sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. Endorsed at the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, this decision represents the strongest and most comprehensive reform ever implemented to confront age cheating, a practice that has embarrassed the nation, derailed talent development and damaged Nigeria’s international image for decades. “The era of impunity is over,” Hon. Olopade declared, describing age falsification as “a national disgrace and a systematic sabotage of Nigeria’s sports future.” He cited repeated high-profile scandals that have subjected the country to global ridicule, adding that the NSC will no longer tolerate a system where fraud thrives at the expense of honest young athletes. “Age cheating steals dreams, destroys careers and tarnishes our flag,” Hon. Olopade said. “Thes...

PRESS STATEMENT Team Nigeria’s amputee football team set the ball rolling at the inaugural West Africa Para Games taking place in the sporting capital of Ogun State, Abeokuta. The amputee football match between Nigeria and Benin Republic was one of the major highlights of the opening ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The Nigerian team dominated from start to finish, defeating their opponents 11–0 to send a strong message to the rest of the competition. Striker Usman Ahmed Tijani scored four goals, while Michael Akachi and Daniel Tochukwu each netted a hat trick to contribute to the emphatic scoreline. Ibrahim Ndako also found the back of the net to complete the rout. Earlier, all participating countries took part in a march-past, and fans were treated to an exciting cultural display as Ogun State entered the history books as the first-ever host of the West Africa Para Games. President of the Africa Paralympic Committee Samson Deen, who officially declared the Games open, thanked...

_Promises to give His Best_ The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Mr Kola Daniel Adeyanju FCAI, as the Chairman of the Media Committee for the 2027 African School Games, coming up in Abuja. In his acceptance speech, The Special Assistant on Media to the former Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh stated that; "It's a privilege to be part of the 21 man Local Organizing Committee (LOC), as announced by the FG, to organize the second edition of the 2027 African School Games, in Abuja. I was privileged to be part of the delegation that went to Algeria, for the event. It gladdens my heart, it's a call to national duty, to give my very best. As a sense of patriotism to my nation, I have been privileged to work in this same capacity before, far back in the year 2022, as part of the FG 14 man LOC that organized the Aishat Buhari's Tournament." The CEO of CKD Group of Companies concluded by saying, "I want to use this medium to thank President B...

 _as NSC secures host states for 2028 and 2030 Games_  In what will go down as another milestone for the Country's Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. The 2028 Games will be held in the beautiful South South state of Bayelsa, located in the core of the Niger Delta while the 2030 Games will be hosted in the crocodile state of Kaduna. Hosting the games in 2028, will mark the first time the National Sports Festival will be staged in Bayelsa state while staging the games in Kaduna in 2030 will mark the third time the state will be hosting the festival after the 1977 and the 2009 games. Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, said the Government of both states have shown the required commitment and readiness to stage the Country's biggest domestic sporting competition. The DG stated that this is a massive departure from what it used to be in the past where the Sports festival stru...

PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a 21-man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Africa School Games, slated to hold in Abuja, Nigeria, in 2027. Nigeria was unanimously announced as the host of the 2027 edition of the Games during an extraordinary session of the ANOCA Executive Committee held on the sidelines. The NSC has been proactive in putting together a world class event, which prompted its leadership to announce the LOC. According to the Director General of the Commission, Honorable Bukola Olopade, “We are glad to host the Africa School Games. We were in Algeria for the last edition, and our athletes did well with spectacular podium performance. “We set up this organizing committee in order to have a befitting event in Abuja. We witnessed what transpired in Algeria, and we want to put up a better show.” “The members of the committee are sports administrators with credible track records and were carefully selected. We believe they will give us t...

The much anticipated 1st edition of the West Africa Para Games will get underway on Friday, November 28th 2025, at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abeokuta when the Games are officially declared open. The sport loving Executive Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun, is expected to declare the competition open as about 500 Para Athletes across 11 Sports will begin hostilities for country glory and personal pride in the next six days. The National Sports Commission alongside the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria and the Government of Ogun state have put impressive modalities in place for a hitch free competition for all participating countries and athletes. From Security, Medical, Accommodation, Transportation and hospitality, everything is set for a truly world class competition that is meant to celebrate the shared spirit and heroics of the region's special athletes. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, have u...

NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION  PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT  PRESS RELEASE  The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday opened the Technical Session of the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, Cross River State.  The Technical Session forms a major component of the wider Council activities being steered by the Commission toward strengthening Nigeria’s sports sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. During the opening, DG Bukola Olopade described the Technical Session as the engine room for sports policy formulation, where actionable recommendations guiding the future of Nigerian sports are shaped. He noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda has already accelerated progress in infrastructure renewal, athlete development, governance reforms, and private-sector collaboration.  Olopade reaffirmed the Commission’s commitmen...

With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.  It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities. The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link: 👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7 They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event. The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja Ci...

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have departed for Tunis, Tunisia, where they will begin their qualifying campaign in the Qatar 2027 FIBA World Cup. Head Coach Abdulrahaman Mohammed has unveiled a strong 12-man roster, led by veteran guard and 2015 Afrobasket champion, Stanley Okoye, the team’s longest-serving player.  The roster blends overseas talents with home-based stars, reflecting Nigeria’s continued commitment to nurturing domestic talent. Among the selected players are three home-based standouts, including two members of the newly crowned Nigerian champions Lagos Legends - Chinkpa Garba and Obekpa Chris, as well as Paul Dibal of Gboko City Chiefs, whose impressive form earned him a spot. D’Tigers Roster for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers 1. Jordan Ogundiran – Denmark 2. Ike Nwamu – Ankara, Turkey 3. Mike Nuga – Canada 4. Simon Ugochukwu – Italy 5. Stanley Okoye – Spain 6. Paul Dibal – Gboko City Chiefs, Nigeria 7. Augustine O...

PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria has etched its name in global sporting history by becoming the first African nation ever to compete in the 2-Woman Bobsleigh event at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup.  The breakthrough moment came as Nigeria’s dynamic duo, Simi Adeagbo and Kewe King, took to the ice in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy, an iconic venue renowned for world-class winter sports. For the first time in the World Cup’s long and prestigious history, Africa was represented in the two-woman bobsleigh category. Adeagbo and King delivered an inspiring performance, showcasing determination, courage, and exceptional athletic ability on one of the sport’s most challenging tracks.  Their participation signals a new era of inclusion and competitive ambition for Nigeria and the African continent, inspired by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Mandate for sports. SIGNED: Kola Daniel, S.A, Media, Office of the Director General,  National Sports Commissi...

NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION  PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT  PRESS RELEASE The National Sports Commission (NSC) has concluded arrangements for the hosting of the 2nd National Council on Sports, scheduled to take place from 25th to 29th November 2025 in Calabar, Cross River State.  The annual gathering remains Nigeria’s highest policy-making platform on sports development, bringing together state Commissioners of Sports, senior government officials, sports administrators, and key stakeholders from across the nation. This year’s Council Meeting is themed: “The Business of Sports — Creating Jobs, Wealth and Utility under the Renewed Hope Agenda.” The theme aligns strongly with the sports transformation vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose administration continues to position sports as a viable economic sector capable of generating employment, stimulating investments, and expanding national opportunities for youth engagement. Under the policy direction of the Ch...

PRESS STATEMENT  With just three days to go, anticipation is rising across the region as West Africa counts down to the 1st West Africa Para Games, scheduled to hold from November 26 to December 3 in Abeokuta, Nigeria.  The historic event will unite para-athletes from Zones A and B, setting the stage for a new generation of champions to emerge. A key question fuels excitement ahead of the Games: Where will the next para stars come from? Nigeria’s recent exploits on the international stage serve as a powerful reminder of the talent that can rise from regional platforms such as this.  At the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Folashade Oluwafemiayo won Nigeria’s 11th and final gold medal, reinforcing her status as one of the world’s most dominant para powerlifters.  Before now, Eniola Bolaji announced herself as a global sensation, winning medals at both the World Championships and the Paralympic Games. And icons like Lauritta Onye, a Paralympic gold medallist an...

PRESS STATEMENT _finishes 8th on overall standings, secures Africa’s second best placement_  Nigeria finished eighth on the medals table with a total of 30 medals, marking its best-ever performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games, while Turkey emerged at the top of the standings. This year has been a remarkable success for the National Sports Commission, which has supported more than 40 sports federations in attending international competitions, many of whom have delivered outstanding performances and secured medals - the count includes taekwondo, swimming, cricket, para-powerlifting, para-badminton, among others. Nigeria’s haul, comprised 11 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze, a result that reinforces the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) strategic direction of sending only athletes with strong podium prospects to major international events. Competing in seven sports,  Taekwondo, Boxing, Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Para-Powerlifting, and Para-Athletics, the team delivere...

With 14 days to go until the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement is rising across the Federal Capital Territory as Abuja prepares to host thousands of runners on December 6, 2025.  As final touches are being put in place across technical, security, medical, and logistics operations, one question is dominating conversations within the running community: Will Emmanuel Naibet and Ruth Jebet return to replicate their historic victories? In the inaugural Abuja International Marathon staged in 2023, Kenyan star Emmanuel Naibet delivered an unforgettable performance, winning the men’s race in 2:13:45, the fastest time recorded in a maiden marathon on Nigerian soil.  Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet, running her first-ever full marathon, stormed to victory in 2:36:08 and later expressed her desire to return and defend her title in the city that welcomed her breakthrough run. As the countdown begins, Abuja is once again buzzing with anticipation. While this year’s ...

   _Returns home with an outstanding 11 Gold and 30 overall medals_  As the curtain closes on the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday with a spectacular closing ceremony, Nigerian athletes head home after winning an impressive 30 medals to end the year on an outstanding note for Nigerian sports. Team Nigeria ended the Games with 11 Gold medals , 12 silver and 7 bronze medals to record Nigeria's best ever performance in the history of the Solidarity Games. The National Sports Commission's new strategy of  attending international competitions with only athletes with podium prospects have already started paying off. The NSC featured only seven sports at the Games namely Taekwondo, Boxing, Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Para-Powerlifting and Para athletics and Nigeria won medals in all the Sports. And after featuring 32 athletes at the Games, Nigeria almost equates that number with its total number of medals won - 30 medals. Nigeria won i...

With just 15 days left until the 2025 PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, a major milestone has been achieved as World Athletics officially certifies the second edition of the race.  This certification not only strengthens the marathon’s global standing but also reaffirms Nigeria’s growing influence in the international road-running landscape.  The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification follows the visit of World Athletics officials to Nigeria last month, led by Alessio Punzi, Head of Running and Mass Participation at World Athletics.  During his visit, Alessio Punzi also reaffirmed World Athletics’ commitment to the growth of the sport in Africa, particularly Nigeria. He praised the nation’s strides in developing mass-participation events and expressed strong support for the broader running movement taking shape across the country. Speaking on the signifi...

 PRESS STATEMENT Excitement is reaching its peak as Abeokuta, Ogun State, prepares to welcome the finest para athletes from across the sub-region for the 1st West Africa Zone A and B Para Games. Scheduled to take place from November 26 to December 4, the competition will be hosted at the iconic Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, further cementing Abeokuta’s status as the new hub for sports in Africa. This maiden edition will feature 10 para sports, showcasing exceptional talent, resilience, and competitive spirit.  The sports include: Amputee Football, Para Swimming, Para Powerlifting, Para Table Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Seating Volleyball, Para Canoeing, Wheelchair Tennis, and Para Badminton. These events are expected to draw widespread attention, highlighting the growing strength and potential of para sports in West Africa. The West Africa Zone A and B Para Games represent a significant step toward strengthening regional unity, promoting inclusivity, and providing a platform...

Team Nigeria has rounded off its campaign on the Tracks at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games with an excellent performance in the Mixed 4x400m relay to clinch the Gold medal ahead of Bahrain and Turkey. The quartet of Gafari Badmus, Anita Itohan Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo and Patience Okon George outdid themselves with a season's Best (SB) of 3:16:27s to win the Gold medal. The quartet has a mix of both experience and young as their performance crowned a very successful campaign for Nigeria in athletics at the Games. Nigeria further won an additional Gold medal in Wrestling with Esther Kolawole beating Ruzanna Mammadova of Azerbaijan in the Women's 62kg freestyle event. Her compatriot Damola Ojo however settled for silver when she lost to Aiperi kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women's 76kg freestyle event. Team Nigeria has now won a total of 29 medals- with 10 Gold medals, 12 silver and 7 bronze medals. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade,...

PRESS STATEMENT With only six days remaining before the curtain rises on the maiden West African Para Games (Zones A & B), Abeokuta is buzzing with heightened activity as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) move into the final operational phase.  The event, slated for November 26 to December 4, 2025, is poised to become one of the most significant para sporting gatherings in the region’s history. The establishment of the 13-man LOC by the NSC earlier this month accelerated coordination across all departments, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to hosting world-class competitions. This initiative directly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), which emphasizes sports as a catalyst for international visibility and national development. For the NSC, the Games represent more than an event, they symbolize Nigeria’s renewed drive to lead West Africa in inclusive sports development. ...

Team Nigeria has increased its Gold tally at the ongoing 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh after  winning 2 Gold medals in Wrestling and the  women's 4 x 100 metres on Wednesday night. In 53kg freestyle Wrestling, Christiana Ogunsanya defeated her Uzbekistani opponent, Shokhida Akhmedova 11-1 in the final, in a very convincing version to claim the Gold medal. Nigeria's exciting young quartet of Bada Toyin, Ezechukwu Miracle, Omokwe Maria and Nweke Cynthia later crowned the night with an excellent display to win Gold in the Women's 4 x 100m final in a time of 44.27 seconds. They condemned Bahrain to the silver medal with a time of 44.47s while the Gambia finished third with a time of 45.05s. Nigeria also won an additional 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals.  In the Men's Javelin throw, Kure Samuel Adams won bronze while in the Men's 400m, Badmus Atanda claimed a bronze medal. In the women's 400m, Patience Okon George also finished second behind her Bahraini...

NEWS RELEASE With just seven days to go until the inaugural West African Para Games (Zones A & B) kick off in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed that preparations across all areas are fully on course.  The Games, scheduled for November 26 to December 4, 2025, will bring together para athletes from across West Africa, marking a major milestone for Nigeria as it strengthens its leadership in the development of para sports. The Games reflect the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to position Nigeria as a preferred destination for international sporting events. This aligns with the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), which continues to advance Nigeria’s sports sector through improved infrastructure, increased participation, and broader international engagement.  Preparations across key operational departments, such as accommodation, transportation, venue readiness, medical services, accreditation, ...

PRESS STATEMENT The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has applauded the outstanding performances of Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, describing their exploits as a promising pathway to podium success at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Speaking to journalists at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Olopade noted that several Nigerian athletes—many of whom are participating in their first major international championship—have exceeded expectations. “The Islamic Games have provided us with a valuable platform to showcase and develop our athletes, and we are making the most of it,” he stated. He emphasised that beyond medal victories, the Games serve a strategic developmental purpose for Nigerian sports. “We are not here solely to win medals. Our primary aim is to create opportunities for talents identified at the National Sports Festival and to establish a platform fo...

Nigeria's Olatoye Oyesade, has rued missing the Gold medal as she settled for a silver medal in the Women's Hammer Throw Final at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The America based star lost the first position to Algeria's Zahra Tatar after what she admitted as her not too impressive throws in her final attempts. She claimed the silver medal with a throw of 63.34 metres while Tatar won the Gold medal with a throw of 63.55 metres and Norsijovona Zarinakhon of Uzbekistan finished third with a throw of 61.69 metres. Olatoye Oyesade however maintained that the silver medal finish at the Games will propel her to step up her preparations for a podium finish at next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. " I am very happy for this competition and the exposure to be here and it will definitely propel me for the Commonwealth Games which I am aiming to finish on the podium after finishing fourth at the last games in Birmingham in 2022". ...

Nigeria Team medal haul has continued to increase at the ongoing 6th Islamic solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after Pamela Amaechi won silver in the final of the women's discuss event with a throw of 56.99 metres. She narrowly lost the Gold medal to Cameroon's Nora Atim Monie  who had a throw of 57.04 metres while Turkey's Ozlem Becerek finished third with a throw of 55.56 metres. Meanwhile Nigeria's Patience Okon-George has qualified for the final of the women's 400m after an impressive second placed finish in one of the semi finals with a time of 52.92 seconds. The three times National Champion will hope for a podium finish in the final of the Women's 400m on Wednesday night at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad stadium. She will compete alongside the likes of Morocco, Turkey, Niger, Uganda, Bahrain and Guyana for the Gold medal. Nigeria's Kure Samuel Adams will also compete for medals in the final of the men's Javelin on Wednesday. With a personal b...

PRESS STATEMENT The National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended warm felicitations to the Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters’ Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, describing him as a dedicated patriot and remarkable supporter of Nigerian sports. Prince Okumagba has been instrumental in strengthening supporters’ coordination, national representation, and fans’ engagement both at home and on international stages. His passion, discipline, and commitment have contributed immensely to unifying Nigerian fans across different platforms, reinforcing national pride through sports. Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised Prince Okumagba for his leadership style and dedication, noting that his birthday comes at a symbolic sporting moment for the nation. “Prince Vincent Okumagba is a man who has consistently demonstrated responsibility, patriotism, and leadership in the sports community. As his birthday coi...

With just 20 days until race day, excitement is building across Africa as registration for the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has surpassed 2,800 participants.  The event, organised by Nigeria’s leading sports management company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, continues to draw impressive interest from elite athletes, recreational runners, fitness enthusiasts, and corporate teams from across Nigeria and abroad. As preparations intensify, Nilayo Sports Management Limited has confirmed that finishing touches are currently underway to ensure a world-class race experience. The company reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable event for all participants, residents, and visitors to Abuja. Speaking on the ongoing preparations, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Adenike Olopade, expressed confidence in the readiness of the organising team. She also extended gratitude to the Managin...

As the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games enters its final week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Team Nigeria is aiming to consolidate on its first half performance where it finished 6th amongst the 58 countries on the medals table.  Team Nigeria garnered a total of 14 medals of 6 gold medals, 5 silver and 3 bronze, predominantly from Weightlifting and one silver medal from boxing. And with Track and field starting on Monday, 17th of November 2025, and Para Sports also following suit, Team Nigeria is expected to further light up the competition with more  medals and move higher on the medals table. Nigeria's Taekwondo sensation Elizabeth Anyanacho is expected to begin her quest for a Gold medal on Sunday when she awaits the winner between Mauritania and Mozambique in the Quarter finals round. The Africa number one broke a 20 years record in the -67kg when she won bronze at the World Championship in China last month and will be hoping to now finish the year with a Gold medal in Riyadh. With ...