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Volleyball: Customs, NSCDC tops table at the Nigeria Premier League

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July 21, 2019

Volleyball: Customs, NSCDC tops table at the Nigeria Premier League

Nigeria Customs Service men’s volleyball team and Nigeria Security Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) women’s volleyball team finished first at the just concluded first phase of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Asaba.

Nigeria Customs Service beat NSCDC 3-1 (22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-20) to top the men’s group while NSCDC overpowered Nigeria Customs Service 3-2 (25-17, 19-25, 19,25, 27-25, 18-16) to top the women’s group on Day 6 of the league.

Nigeria Customs is first with 19 points; NSCDC is second with 18 points while Nigeria Police Force is third with 14 points in the men’s table.

Other are; Nigeria Immigration Service placed fourth with 13 points, Kano Pillars sits on fifth position with 11 points, Plateau Rocks picked 3 points to stay on six position, Famous Spikers of Bayelsa is in seventh position with 2 points while UCEM of Enugu is eighth with one points in the men’s standing.

The table standing of the women’s category; NSCDC led the group with 17 points, Nigeria Customs is second with 16 points, COAS Spikers of the Nigeria Army is third with 11 points while Nigeria Immigration Service is fourth with 7 points.

In fifth position is Kada Emeralds of Kaduna with 6 points, six position is Delta Force with 3 points while Benue Queens are seventh with zero points.

The second phase of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League will take place in Abuja with a date not decided by the League Management Committee.

Results of Day 6:

Nigeria Immigration v Kada Emeralds (W) 3-0 (30-28, 25-20, 25-18)

COAS Spikers v Benue Queens (W) 3-0 (25-10, 25-18, 25-14)

Nigeria Police Force v Famous Spikers (M) 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-22)

Nigeria Immigration Service v UCEM of Enugu (M) 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-16)

Kano Pillars v Plateau Rocks (M) 3-1 (25-23, 25-16, 25-27, 25-18)

NSCDC v Nigeria Customs (W) 3-2 (25-17, 19-25, 19-25, 18-16)

Nigeria Customs v NSCDC (M) 3-1 (22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-20)

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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