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Sport Minister Declares 2023 SWAN Convention Open
As the 7th edition of the National Youth Games is rounding off, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has declared open the 2023 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria's (SWAN) Convention.
At the ocassion…
FG Insists On Use Of NIN To Screen Athletes At National Youth Games
The Federal Government has restated its determination to use the National Identification Number (NIN) rather than facial screening of athletes during National Youth Games with a view to ensure speedy elimination of age cheat in the games…
5,742 Athletes To Compete At 7th Edition Of National Youth Games In Delta State
No fewer than 5,742 athletes from the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory are to compete for medals in 35 different sports at the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
The…
IRONBAR: Cross River Govt Rehabilitates Ex-Olympian, Offers Immediate Employment.
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has taken steps for the rehabilitation of ex-Olympian, Etim “Ironbar” Bassey, who has been living on the streets of Lagos for several years.
The governor, who met with the medal…
SPORT FESTIVAL 2024: Ogun Reaffirms Readiness , Set Up 16-Man Committee
Ogun State government, on Tuesday, announced its readiness to hold the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in fulfilment of an earlier promise made by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as it unveiled leading professionals in Nigeria's…
Bayelsa Restates Call For IOCs To Fund Sports , Declares 3rd National Scrabble Championship Closed
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reiterated the call for multinationals and international oil companies and the organized private sector to invest in sports development.
He made the call at the closing ceremony of the 3rd…
FG ,India To Partner On 2023 International Day Of Yoga
The Federal Government has commended the Indian Government for her contributions to the development of the teeming Nigerian youth through the provision of scholarships and various exchange programmes.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal…
FG Approves N2.4bn For Construction Of National Sports Medical Centre , Signs MOU With Delta State
In a bid to upgrade sporting facilities in the country as well as enhance performance of the nation's athletes for maximum podium appearances, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N2.4bn for the construction of a…
Ogun, FG Sign MoU For World Class 2024 National Sport Festival
Determined to host a world-class National Sports Festival in 2024, the Ogun State Government and the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
In his…
FG Inaugurates LOC For Commonwealth Youth , Students Summit , Africa Region
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit, African Region; scheduled to hold in Abuja from May 8 - 12, 2023.
The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth…