FG lifts ban on International Basketball

The government has reversed its decision to bar Nigeria’s basketball teams from participating in any international competitions.

Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.

He stated that the latest decision is based on a letter of appeal signed by Mister Musa Kida from the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).