National Sports Commission Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/national-sports-commission/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:20:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 National Sports Commission Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/national-sports-commission/ 32 32 86240109 Top sports officials, backs NSC decision to ban negligent and defaulting states https://sportsdayonline.com/top-sports-officials-backs-nsc-decision-to-ban-negligent-and-defaulting-states/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:49 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148782 …Rules are rules, and enforcement should not be taken lightly — Barrister Christopher Green…It’s a major milestone for sports inclusion in Nigeria — Dr. Olusola Osetoba…The decisions, a clear indication of the NSC’s commitment towards sports development — Mrs. Chikere The move by the National Sports Commission, (NSC), to ban states which failed to compete […]

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]]> 148782 National Sports Commission Constitutes Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee https://sportsdayonline.com/national-sports-commission-constitutes-diaspora-talent-discovery-committee/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:47:16 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148361 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted a high-level Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee, drawing on a pool of seasoned Nigerian sports professionals and stakeholders across the globe to strengthen talent identification and engagement beyond the country’s borders. The Committee is chaired by UK-based sports administrator, Dr. Tunde Adelakun, who previously worked with the Nigeria national […]

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]]> 148361 NSC announces Main Organising Committee for maiden National Intermediate Games in Lagos https://sportsdayonline.com/nsc-announces-main-organising-committee-for-maiden-national-intermediate-games-in-lagos/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:13:22 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148342 The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced a formidable list of membership to serve in the Main Organising Committee, MOC, for the maiden edition of National Intermediate Games scheduled to be held later this year in Lagos state. The National Intermediate Games is one of the many forward thinking initiatives birthed by the current leadership […]

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]]> 148342 National Sports Commission Express Delight, as National Boxing Trials Ends in Grand Style https://sportsdayonline.com/national-sports-commission-express-delight-as-national-boxing-trials-ends-in-grand-style/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:59:54 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147163 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 […]

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]]> 147163 Sports: A Capital-Intensive Project That We Must All Accept https://sportsdayonline.com/sports-a-capital-intensive-project-that-we-must-all-accept/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:34:11 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=146446 Globally, sports development is a capital-intensive and costly project, which, if properly managed, yields significant returns on investment. Countries like Morocco, England, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have demonstrated that allocating substantial resources to sports infrastructure can propel national pride, economic growth, and international recognition. Recently, Nigeria’s National Sports Commission budget for the 2026 […]

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]]> 146446 NSC inaugurates the Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football https://sportsdayonline.com/nsc-inaugurates-the-board-of-the-nigeria-federation-of-american-football/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:24:00 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=146010 tasks the new board to align its mandate with the RHINSE Agenda The National Sports Commission, NSC, has charged the new board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football, NFAF, to set new standards and write their names in Gold as pioneer members of the board of the American Football Federation. This is according to […]

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]]> 146010 Abuja 2027: NSC inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games https://sportsdayonline.com/abuja-2027-nsc-inaugurates-local-organising-committee-for-african-youth-games/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:51:49 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=145929 Its bid to stage a successful second edition of the African Youth Games, tagged Abuja 2027, the National Sports Commission has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee for the Games. The 28 member committee was inaugurated by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, with the clear mandate to organise the […]

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]]> 145929 AFCON 2025: Nigeria claims Bronze, as NSC applauds Super Eagles for grit, style and national pride https://sportsdayonline.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-claims-bronze-as-nsc-applauds-super-eagles-for-grit-style-and-national-pride/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:25:46 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=145213 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their outstanding third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a hard-fought victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match. The Commission praised the team not only for securing the bronze medal but for the character, discipline and exciting […]

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]]> 145213 National Sports Commission Sets Up Organizing Committee for West African Para Games in Abeokuta https://sportsdayonline.com/national-sports-commission-sets-up-organizing-committee-for-west-african-para-games-in-abeokuta/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:56:23 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=142008 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a 13-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the first West African Para Games (Zones A and B), scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from November 26 to December 4, 2025. This is in line with the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to make Nigeria a […]

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]]> 142008 NSC Organizes Successful Elections for 18 Sports Federations as New Presidents Emerge for the Next Four Years https://sportsdayonline.com/nsc-organizes-successful-elections-for-18-sports-federations-as-new-presidents-emerge-for-the-next-four-years/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:46:20 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=140118 The National Sports Commission recently conducted elections across 18 Federations, resulting in new Presidents and Board members being inaugurated at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. The Leaders emphasise the need for accountability and transparency, as these individuals will be tasked with growing their respective Federations to expand beyond existing limits. Read Also: Daniel FC Appoints Akanmu […]

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