The 2011 edition of Nigerian University Games held in the University of Benin,ended in a grand-style on the 26 March 2011.Grand Finale ,which was witnessed by dignitaries from all works of life,ended with a football match between federal University of Yola and the University of Agriculture Makurdi. The closing ceremony...
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 19:21
The 23rd Nigerian University Games Association(NUGA) which started on the 16th March 23, 2011 entered a crucial stage, many surprises are being witnessed as Federal University of Technology Yola defeated Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife in Basket ball by 27 to 21 and University of Benin defeated University of Lagos...
Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 08:27
As the 23rd NUGA Games taking place here in UniBen enters day four (4), the rate of medals turnover is worthy of note. Currently the medals table is toped by UniPort, seconded by Uniben, while OAU follows up closely as third.
The medals tally is computed by an aggregate of weighted points from the medals thus :
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 23:00
After some delay, the 23rd edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) finally kicked off at the weekend at the Sports Complex of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), where President Goodluck Jonathan called on sports administrators to use the event to select athletes for the 2012 London Olympics.
... Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 13:58
Benin City was agog with the colourful displays, bright faces, brilliant speaches, broad smiles and loud cheers of athletes, officials and sports enthusiasts as the 23rd NUGA Games opened on Saturday the 19th of March 2011 in the Samuel Ogbemudia Sports Complex, in the Ugbowo campus of the University...
Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 09:40
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Osayuki G. Oshodin, on behalf of the Council on Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) cordially invites all to the opening Ceremony of the 23rd NUGA Games (UniBen 2011). Under the distinguished chairmanship of the Hon. Minister of Education, Prof....
Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 14:43
The Ekiti State University of Scient & Technology is the latest affiliate ti NUGA. Having duely met all statutory guidelines and requirements for affiliation, the institution was inducted into NUGA with a warn welcome.
Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 11:54
A fund raising luncheon for the 23rd NUGA Games held on 24th Feb, 2011 at the Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Benin City. The event played host to dignitories and top government functionaries within and outside Edo State including the following :
- Chief (Engr) Chris Ogiemwonyi (Minister Of State For Works) -...