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NBBF President Mark Donates 200k to Aso Table Tennis Championship

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4 years ago

May 8, 2022

…Tasks Private Sector to Invest in Sports

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Igoche Mark has hailed the organizers of the ongoing Aso Table Tennis Championship taking place at the indoor sports of hall of the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja.

Mark, alongside some NBBF members were on ground to watch the private sponsored championship over the weekend; and to also appreciate them for their kind gesture for accommodating Mark D Ball Championship in their earlier proposed venue.

The excited NBBF President said he was thrilled by the gesture of some private individuals, who coughed out their personal funds to develop the sport. “Am so excited and thrilled when I saw how the organizers coughed out their personal money to develop the game of table tennis. I play and administer Basketball, but since what is happening here is sport, I decided to come here and watch. Kudos to the organisers, and I want other private individuals and organizations to join governments to develop sports. “Mark stated.

The NBBF President donated the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naria (200,000) to the organizers as part of his contribution.

Responding on behalf of the Organizers, Mr. Gbenga Ajulo thanked the NBBF President for his gesture, and called for more collaboration among Sports Federations. He promised all round support for the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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2 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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