FG reverses Nigeria’s ban from international basketball

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the immediate return of Nigeria to international basketball competitions.

This was announced at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Ismaila Abubakar.

According to Abubakar, the approval was granted following a letter of appeal dated June 17 by Musa Kida, leader of the Nigeria Basketball Federation board, and addressed to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.

He said: “The letter appealed to the Minister to use his good offices to approach President Buhari for the reversal of the 2-year withdrawal of Nigeria from international basketball competitions.