The National Institute for Sports (NIS) is Nigeria's premier institution for sports science, coaching, administration, and athlete development — advancing national excellence since 1972.
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About the Institute
The NIS was conceived in 1972 and formally established in 1974 under the administration of Gen. Yakubu Gowon, to elevate Nigeria's performance in international sporting competition.
Decree 31 of 1992 granted NIS full autonomy. Today, as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, we produce top-rated coaches, sports managers, sports scientists, and conduct world-class sports research.
What drives us
The guiding principles behind every programme, partnership and podium finish associated with the National Institute for Sports.
A world-class tertiary institution for sports.
Training professional coaches, managers and other personnel dedicated to high performance through evidence-based teaching and research.
The driving force for sports in Nigeria.
Producing first-class coaches, high-calibre sports administrators and top-class athletes — contributing substantially to Nigeria's podium success at national and international competitions.
The standards we hold ourselves to.
Our Centres
HQ CentreAcademic Headquarters
HQ CentreAdministrative HeadquartersNational Institute for Sports, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Kukwaba 900108, Federal Capital Territory
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South West
North Central
North East
North West
South EastEnugu State ministry of Youths & Sports, opp. Okpara Square, Independence Layout, 400102, Enugu
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South SouthAcademics
Four of our most-applied-to awards across coaching, paramedics, administration and sports science.
Entry-level certificate covering coaching fundamentals, technique and safe practice across major disciplines.
Foundational certificate in fitness instruction and conditioning for gyms, schools and community sport.
One-year Postgraduate Diploma for officials, federation staff and senior coaches moving into management.
Two-year ND in pre-hospital emergency care, with strong sports-medicine bias for pitch-side and event response.
3 months · Lagos, Abuja & other centres
Entry Requirements: Veteran athletes with a minimum of 3 GCE O/L credits / merits or its equivalent, plus 2 years' cognate experience in their discipline.
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Why study at NIS
Develop the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to excel in modern sports. Learn from experienced professionals, access industry-relevant training, and unlock opportunities across athletics, coaching, sports management and performance development.
Learn from federation coaches and sports scientists with international competition experience.
Pitch-side practicums and live competition assignments across 22+ sporting disciplines.
NBTE-accredited ND and HND awards plus affiliated PGD and MSc qualifications.
SIWES placements, federation pathways and a national network of NIS alumni.
Latest news
The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to introduce sports degree programmes and expand professional training for athletes and coaches across Nigeria.
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been honoured as the Sports Personality of the Year by Blueprint Newspaper, in recognition of his contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria.
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Federations, schools and corporate clients use our conference hall, sports courts, gymnasium and hostel.
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We collaborate with ministries, regulators and sporting federations to deliver accredited training, research and athlete development across Nigeria.
Our team
A council of seasoned administrators, coaches and sport scientists steers the National Institute for Sports — combining decades of public-service experience with a fresh mandate to develop Nigeria's next generation of champions.
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Still have a question? Reach the NIS admissions team at info@nis.gov.ng.
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