Nigeria News News Nigeria » Sports: Why skateboarding is more than a sport in Nigeria
Skateboarders in Nigeria, who had no local role models just a few years ago, are now becoming mentors for the next generation.
News Nigeria » Sports: Chaos in the Ring transforming Nigerian boxing into a global sports business— Dr Ezekiel Adamu
In this interview, Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, discusses the commercial future of Nigerian boxing and ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria switches from Nike to adidas in $8.5 million-a-year kit deal
Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue
As Nigerian women dominate sport on the continent, they’re facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic atmosphere of mismanagement and pay disparities – and even the risk of ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams
A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
News Nigeria » Sports: Bamboo: Nigeria’s untapped green gold for sports equipment manufacturing
Discover how Nigeria can leverage its abundant bamboo resources to manufacture sustainable sports equipment, create jobs, and boost economic diversificatio ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Top 10 Nigerian athletes who made their mark in International Sports
Nigeria has produced numerous exceptional athletes who have achieved global recognition across various sports. These remarkable individuals have not only brought glory to their homeland but have also ...
News Nigeria » Sports: LIVE! Cameroon vs. Nigeria in the 2026 WAFCON on beIN SPORTS
Cameroon arrives after finishing top of Group D and going unbeaten through the opening stage, while Nigeria, the reigning African champion, will look to maintain an extraordinary tradition: the Super ...
News Nigeria » Sports: The problem with Nigerian sports
The Nigeria Football Federation has been in the news headlines lately. The news has not been good because Nigeria’s national teams, from U17 to the flagship Super Eagles and Super Falcons, have failed ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria vs Tanzania Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV
Nigeria debuts as a heavy favorite against Tanzania in their AFCON opener in Fez. This Tuesday, Dec. 23, continues the first matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations, and Nigeria makes its debut in the ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigerian government to investigate death of 22 in road accident after sports festival
The Nigerian government has launched an investigation after 22 athletes and officials from northern Kano State lost their lives in an road accident on Saturday, on their way back home from the ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Reviving Nigerian sports after years of endemic struggles
For a sports system long crippled by chronic maladministration, dilapidated infrastructure, and the relentless neglect of athletes’ welfare, the advent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope ...