Public Money, Public Games: The State’s Enduring Role in Sport Funding Most people see games as fun, yet behind the scenes, they shape how nations define themselves. Public funds flow into stadiums, training programs, one major event after another, because leaders recognize deeper value beyond wins or losses. Health outcomesContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Idi Abbas, said sports remained a tool for discipline, resilience and mutual respect, which were qualities of great servicemen. Abbas said this at the Air Shooting Novelty Competition, a tournament to mark the 70th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Navy which heldContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Arsenal have been crowned Premier League Champions on Sunday at Selhurst Park, the home ground of Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta’s men defeated their host 2-1 through goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke, making it their 26th win of their title-winning campaign. Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one backContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has flagged off the 2026 Phase One Division One and Division Two National League Championship at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship began with a technical meetingContinue Reading
Abiola Popoola has emerged overall winner of the TYB Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja.Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mouktar Mohammed, says football development in Abuja must be built on continuity, stability and sustainability rather than quick fixes. Mohammed said this during a media parley at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja. He said the associationContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Ayodeji Omotoyinbo, a sports media consultant, has urged brands, sponsors and the media to sustain investments in Nigerian football beyond World Cup qualification campaigns. Omotoyinbo spoke on Wednesday during an executive breakfast roundtable held in Lagos with the theme, ‘The Super Eagles and theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe The Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF) on Thursday distributed sports equipment to 1,020 public primary schools across the state to strengthen grassroots sports development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, AlausaContinue Reading
How Online Betting Bonuses Are Changing Sports Entertainment Across West Africa Over the past 18 months I’ve been watching something fascinating unfold. The number of Nigerians getting into sports betting has jumped significantly, and what grabbed my attention wasn’t just the growth but how different the approach seems compared toContinue Reading
How Online Gaming Is Changing Entertainment Choices Among Young Nigerians Something’s been happening lately that I can’t stop noticing. Young Nigerians are ditching their usual entertainment habits for quick, interactive games that take maybe 5 minutes max. My cousin Tunde used to be obsessed with football highlights every evening.Continue Reading
