Chess news in nigeria

Here are some recent chess news from Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Chess Federation Elects New President: In October 2022, the Nigerian Chess Federation (NCF) held its elective congress, where a new president, Mr. Oladapo Adegboye, was elected to succeed the outgoing president, Mr. Kolawole Ajayi.
  2. Nigeria Wins 5 Medals at African Chess Championship: In September 2022, Nigeria won 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze) at the African Chess Championship held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The team was led by International Master (IM) Oladapo Adegboye.
  3. Nigerian Chess Players Qualify for World Chess Championship: In August 2022, two Nigerian chess players, IM Oladapo Adegboye and FM Oluwafemi Balogun, qualified for the World Chess Championship after finishing in the top 3 at the African Chess Championship.
  4. Nigeria Hosts International Chess Tournament: In July 2022, Nigeria hosted the 2022 Lagos International Chess Tournament, which attracted players from over 20 countries. The tournament was won by IM Oladapo Adegboye.
  5. Nigerian Chess Federation Launches Online Chess Platform: In June 2022, the Nigerian Chess Federation launched an online chess platform, Chess Nigeria, to promote chess in the country and provide a platform for players to compete and improve their skills.
  6. Nigeria's Chess Team Wins 3 Medals at African Junior Chess Championship: In May 2022, Nigeria's junior chess team won 3 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze) at the African Junior Chess Championship held in Cairo, Egypt.
  7. Nigerian Chess Player Becomes FIDE Master: In April 2022, Nigerian chess player, FM Oluwafemi Balogun, became a FIDE Master (FM) after achieving the required rating points.

These are just a few examples of recent chess news from Nigeria. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments in Nigerian chess, I recommend following reputable sources such as the Nigerian Chess Federation's website and social media channels.