{
  "id": 8331628,
  "title": "NIS, UNIBEN partner to train sports administrators",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nis-uniben-partner-to-train-sports-administrators",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T23:44:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nis-uniben-partner-to-train-sports-administrators/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have forged a partnership to enhance sports administration training in Nigeria. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will collaborate to educate professionals capable of managing sports effectively. This partnership encompasses National Diploma courses, certificate programs, and coaching programs. A significant aspect of this agreement is the establishment of a degree program in Sports Administration at UNIBEN, which will provide young Nigerians with an academic foundation for careers in the sports industry.\n\nDuring the announcement, UNIBEN's Vice-Chancellor commended NIS Director-General Philip Shaibu for the Institute's notable progress under his leadership. Shaibu highlighted the transformation at NIS, emphasizing its commitment to advancing sports education and professional development. He stressed the importance of partnerships in developing national infrastructure, particularly in sports administration, by equipping professionals with the necessary skills to lead the sector effectively. This alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda underscores the role of sustainable growth and nation-building in sports development, from grassroots initiatives to professional organization management.\n\nThe collaboration aims to cultivate a new generation of trained administrators, fostering opportunities for research, professional training, and capacity building within the Nigerian sports ecosystem.",
  "summary": "The National Institute for Sports and the University of Benin have signed an MoU to partner in training sports administrators in Nigeria through various pr Read More: https://punchng.com/nis-uniben-partner-to-train-sports-administrators/",
  "key_points": [
    "NIS and UNIBEN sign partnership for sports admin training.",
    "Memorandum of Understanding covers diplomas and coaching programs.",
    "UNIBEN to launch Sports Administration degree program."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NIS, UNIBEN partner to train sports administrators",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nis-uniben-partner-to-train-sports-administrators",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:04:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}