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Nigeria has named two-time Paralympic gold medalist and four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as team captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who consistently bring home Nigeria's proudest medals.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Folashade Oluwafemiayo will captain Nigeria's team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a historic honor for para-athletes. The powerlifting champion brings world records, multiple titles, and a winning spirit to Glasgow.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
Lagos State just released ₦5 billion (roughly $3 million USD) in zero-collateral loans to help cooperative-based small businesses grow. The funds come with a generous 9% interest rate and three years to repay.
Nigeria is training young scientists to develop life-saving drugs locally after COVID-19 exposed dangerous dependence on imported medicines. The program aims to ensure safe antimalarial medications and strengthen the country's pharmaceutical independence.