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Nigeria, Portugal Sign MoUs on Sports and Youth Development

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3 years ago

July 2, 2022

The Governments of Nigeria and Portugal have entered into bilateral agreements in the areas of Youth and Sports Development.

These agreements are part of the benefits of the State visits by President Muhammadu Buhari to President Costa Rebelo De Sousa

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare signed the two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on behalf of Nigeria.

The first MoU will see Nigeria and Portugal engage in fruitful exchange programmes and facilitate expertise transfer for sports development amongst other areas.

Also, Minister Sunday Dare signed another Memorandum of Understanding on youth capacity building and development with the European nation with Portugal’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Madame Ana Catarina.

These MoUs were signed in the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, who witnessed the landmark event in excitement, as well as the Prime Minister of Portugal, Antònio Costa.

In line with the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday Dare said Nigeria will continually provide a vista for Nigerian youth to reach the world with their potentials, intellects and talents.

Youth and Sports Development Minister, Dare arrived Portugal earlier in this week alongside President Muhammadu Buhari to facilitate bi-lateral relationships between both nations, and the agreements signed, restate Buhari’s commitment to sports and youth development In the country.

Dare also held fruitful discussions with Football giants, Benfica’s Head of Global Expansion Lorenco Menezes while also meeting with the club’s two Vice Presidents Manuel Debrito and Jose Gandarez.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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7 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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