Sports FeaturedNUGA, UNICAL Unveil OMON the Gorilla as Official Mascot for 28th NUGA Games
Inspired by the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla, OMON will embody strength, unity, resilience and environmental conservation as the official mascot of the 28th NUGA Games scheduled for November 14–24, 2026, in Calabar
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Sports FeaturedNUGA Council Concludes Exit Meeting in Jos, Shifts Attention to Calabar 2026
Council reviews governance, competitions, and athlete development, adopts revised constitution, and expresses confidence in the University of Calabar's preparations for the 28th NUGA Games
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Sports FeaturedRoad to NUGA Begins as UNICAL Flags Off Sports for All Ceremony
University of Calabar declares June 24 lecture-free from 1 p.m. as staff and students converge for the official commencement of sporting activities ahead of the forthcoming NUGA Games
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Sports FeaturedUNICAL Targets NUGA Glory as VC Unveils Plans for 2026 Games
UNICAL VC, Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong, has charged students to target overall victory at the 2026 NUGA Games while unveiling a weekly sports programme to groom talents ahead of the competition
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Sports FeaturedNUGA 2026: UNICAL Targets Sporting Excellence, Plans Legacy Sports Infrastructure
University of Calabar intensifies preparations for the 28th NUGA Games with plans for modern sports facilities, talent development programmes, and an ambitious push to finish atop the medal table
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Sports FeaturedUNICAL VC to Address Media Today on 2026 NUGA Games Preparations
Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong will today brief the media and stakeholders on UNICAL's preparations for hosting the 28th NUGA Games.
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Sports FeaturedUNICAL Releases Approved Sports for 28th NUGA Games 2026
Twenty-eight sporting events have been approved for the 28th Nigerian University Games (NUGA), which will be hosted by the University of Calabar in 2026, as preparations for the competition continue
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Sports FeaturedUNICAL to Flag Off Weekly Sports-for-All Programme for Staff, Students
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong, to lead launch of weekly fitness initiative aimed at promoting healthy living, recreation, and productivity across the university community as preparations for the 2026 NUGA Games gather momentum
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Sports FeaturedWhy NUGA UNICAL 2026 Will Be the Most Digitally Connected Games Yet
From athlete registration and live updates to digital media and fan engagement, NUGA UNICAL 2026 is set to become the most technologically advanced edition of the Games.
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Sports FeaturedNUGA eMart: Transforming Sports Commerce in Nigerian Universities
The NUGA eMart platform will connect students, athletes, brands, and partners through a dedicated digital marketplace built for the university sports ecosystem.
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Sports FeaturedNUGA E-Registry Set to Power the Digital Future of Nigerian University Sports
The NUGA E-Registry is being developed as the official digital gateway to NUGA UNICAL 2026, connecting athletes, volunteers, universities, sponsors, media organisations, alumni, and fans within a single trusted ecosystem.
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Sports FeaturedThe Story Behind the Mascot: Celebrating the Spirit of the Cross River Gorilla at the 28th NUGA Games
Inspired by one of the world's rarest primates, the Cross River Gorilla mascot embodies strength, resilience, teamwork, and excellence—the values that define the 28th NUGA Games hosted by the University of Calabar
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