Sports

NYIF- 16 Nigerian Journalists smile to the bank 500,000 naira richer

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3 years ago

September 23, 2022

The Nigeria Youth Investment Fund, NYIF, is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth.and Sports development that has since recieved the blessings and endorsement of the federal government.

The initiative was set out, to assist business minded Nigerian youths with soft loans to improve their businesses.

Nigeria Sports minister Sunday Dare was and is still a journalist and he understands the plight of the media especially in today’s world.

Every media man, especially the independent ones in the ever expanding New Media platform need tools to work and the ministry’s intervention could just be the motivation needed to take their trade to the next level.

Thursday September 22, 2022, will go down in history as the birth of a new dawn for Sports journalism in Nigeria as no fewer than sixteen sports journalists spread across the six geo-political regions recieved the sum of 500,000 Naira (five hundred thousand naira) non refundable loans, from the National youth investment fund, an initiative of the Nigeria Sports ministry.

This is not the first time that the sports ministry has extended a hand of love to the media. The most recent being, the 400,000 naira given to sixteen journalists as incentives to support their two day trip to Ghana for the all important World Cup Qualifier with the Black Stars

Then, the ministry also took 10 Journalists to the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and gave another 10, 5.5million naira to augment their expenses during the games.

The Sunday Dare administration has continued to standout in performance, achievements, athletes relationship and now media relations, since assuming office in August, 2019 and in the area of youth development, Dare has achieved even more compared to his predecessors.

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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development

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1 hour ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.

Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.

The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.

Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”

“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.

“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”

In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.

“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.

“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”

The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.

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