Registration Timeline
1st – 20th August 2025
All registrations must be completed within this window via nuga.com.ng
Requirements
Athletes must meet NUGA's eligibility criteria for the 28th Games. All three conditions must be satisfied:
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Must be a bona fide undergraduate or postgraduate (Master's / Doctoral) student at the participating university.
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Year of entry must correspond to the 2020/2021 admission period.
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Must not exceed 27 years of age by October 2026.
- 1 Log in to the 28th NUGA Games Registration Portal at nuga.com.ng.
- 2 Use your institution code to register and complete your profile.
Each athlete must upload the following documents to complete registration:
Student ID Card
JAMB Admission Letter (Coloured)
National ID Number (NIN)
NYSC Discharge Certificate (PG only)
University Degree Certificate (PG only)
Passport Photo (White Background)
Each athlete must register for all intended sports and events on the portal.
Maximum Limit: An athlete may register for a maximum of two (2) sports, but may enter multiple events within each sport.
Example: Athletics — 100m, 200m, Long Jump | Swimming — 50m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly
Failure to register for any sport or event will result in disqualification from that sport or event.
The official university student portal (.edu domain) for each athlete must contain the following for the 2026/2027 academic session:
- 1 2026/2027 course registration
- 2 Previous academic results
- 3 2026/2027 school fees / payment status
- 4 Clear coloured passport photograph on a white background (max file size: 10 KB)
- 5 Any other information that will satisfy the Accreditation Committee confirming student status
Each athlete's registration form must be printed and duly signed by:
- The student (athlete)
- The Director of Sports / Chairman
- The University Registrar — with the official university stamp affixed
Maximum of 5 postgraduate students (Master's & PhD) may be registered per university. All must be verifiable on the official university student portal (.edu domain).
Required Documents:
- 1 First Degree Statement of Result
- 2 NYSC Discharge Certificate
- 3 Current registration form for the ongoing programme
- 4 Evidence of payment of current school fees
- 5 Master's / PhD student identity card
All information must also be reflected on the university's .edu student portal for verification.
All officials and coaches from each university must be duly registered on the NUGA official portal using the same institution code / password.
Procedures
1 Online Accreditation Portal
A user-friendly online portal has been developed. Please visit nuga.com.ng to register and upload required documents.
2 Unique Accreditation Codes / Passwords
Each university's Director of Sports receives a unique accreditation code/password granting exclusive access to the NUGA portal.
3 Verify Uploaded Documents
Accreditation officers will verify the authenticity of all uploaded documents to ensure compliance with NUGA's eligibility criteria.
4 Generate Online Accreditation Temporary Tags
Directors must generate temporary accreditation tags (duly signed and stamped forms). ICT officers are to bring them for physical verification.
5 Accreditation Status Tracking
The Director of Sports will be able to track the accreditation status of all athletes in real-time via the portal.
6 Maintain Accreditation Records
Accurate records of accredited athletes and universities will be maintained for future reference.
7 Registration Timeline
Registration Window: 1st – 20th August 2025
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