National Sports Commission Archives

Nigeria begins Olympic preparations November

On October 28, 201512:16 amIn Newsby vanguard

The Director-General, National Sports Commission, Alhassan Yakmut, has said that Team Nigeria’s preparation for the 2016 Olympics would begin on November 21.

NSC disowns liaison officer, summons Stadium mgr

On October 12, 201312:04 amIn Sportsby vanguard

National Sports Commission liaison officer, Tayo Oreweme and the stadium manager, Abolore Alanamu at National Stadium Surulere, Lagos are in hot waters following the mowing down of the trees at the abandoned sports complex.

You must win U-17 World Cup, Minister tells Golden Eaglets

On October 1, 20131:01 amIn Sportsby vanguard

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Honourable Sports Minister has challenged the Golden Eaglets to win the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in the UAE and justify the huge expectations of Nigerians.

Welfare of athletes ‘ll be our priority – Elegbeleye

On August 26, 201310:26 pmIn Sportsby vanguard

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye has disclosed that the Commission has mapped out strategies to woo Nigerian athletes wherever they are in the United States of America, Europe and other parts to come and participate in the development of sports in the country.