NBBF lauds President Buhari on international basketball commitment

NBBF lauds President Buhari on international basketball commitment

The Board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has extended its gratitude to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari for rescinding the Federal Government’s decision, through the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sport, Chief Sunday Dare, to withdraw the national teams from international basketball. In its immediate reaction, following the press conference presided over by the Permanent […]

Basketball: Relief as Federal Government rescinds decision on international withdrawal

Basketball: Relief as Federal Government rescinds decision on international withdrawal

Following the intervention by concerned stakeholders, former Nigerian International basketballers, well meaning Nigerians and a letter of appeal by Musa Kida on behalf of the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation(NBBF), the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw from international basketball for two years has been rescinded. Kida’s letter of appeal dated June 17, […]

NBBF celebrates Brown, Ime Udoka over NBA heroics

NBBF celebrates Brown, Ime Udoka over NBA heroics

D’Tigers head coach, Mike Brown and former D’Tigers player, Ime Udoka have been congratulated as the curtain came down on the 2021/2022 NBA season. The Nigeria Basketball Federation Board through its president, Engr Musa Kida said the outcome was a win-win situation for the duo and indirectly for Nigeria. “Mike Brown and Ime Udoka have […]

Basketball: Ministry outlines conditions for return to international competitions

Basketball: Ministry outlines conditions for return to international competitions

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says it has a duty to approach the Federal Government to reconsider Nigeria’s withdrawal from international basketball, but if only there are improvements on the state of the game and unity amongst stakeholders. Last Wednesday, the Federal Government’s decision to have Nigeria withdraw from international basketball for two […]

NBBF Boss, Kida salutes brainbehind FCT Football Update Personality Interview

NBBF Boss, Kida salutes brainbehind FCT Football Update Personality Interview

The Nigeria Basketball Federation Caretaker Committee Chairman engineer Musa Kida has sent in an appreciation message to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Update Personality Interview panelists when he featured as guest. Kida who transmitted the thanks you message via a WhatsApp voice note said it was a privilege. “It’s really an honour to be […]

Tributes as Coach Steve Onishola laid in Isin LGA

Tributes as Coach Steve Onishola laid in Isin LGA

Kwara’s Coach Steve Onishola, was laid to rest on Friday morning in his hometown Aranloye Compound, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara state. Steve Onishola’s death on 7th Jan, 2021 age 72 following a brief illness, has sparked both mourning and celebrations of an icon who was a player, coach and game official who officiated […]

Men’s Premier League absence worries NBBF President

Men’s Premier League absence worries NBBF President

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr Musa Kida is really hurt over the continued absence of a robust Premier League in Nigeria for men which for the past three years has been the centre of a legal tussle. The President said that as a country with huge potential in basketball, there should be a […]

Volleyball: Nigeria win bid to host 2020 Girls U18 African Nations Championship

Volleyball: Nigeria win bid to host 2020 Girls U18 African Nations Championship

Nigeria will host the 2020 Girls U18 African Nations Championship from 29th January to 7th February, 2021 in Abuja. The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) nominated Nigeria after witnessing series of developmental programs in the West Africa country. According to CAVB, the U18 Championship was moved to next year due to the ongoing global covid-19 […]