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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: 10 Years of Excellence with 600,000 Athletes from 14 Countries Covering 42,000 KM

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10 months ago

February 5, 2025

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s leading road races, and as it marks its 10th-anniversary edition, the numbers tell a story of remarkable growth and impact.

Since its inception, the marathon has attracted participants from 14 countries, with a staggering 600,000 registered athletes taking to the streets of Lagos. Over the past decade, these runners have collectively covered an impressive 42,000 kilometers, reinforcing the marathon’s place in the global athletics calendar.

The 10th edition, set for February 15, 2025, is expected to be the most exciting yet, with elite athletes, amateur runners, and fitness enthusiasts converging in Lagos for a world-class sporting spectacle.

With top-tier sponsors such as Access Bank, Casio (official time partner), Airtel (official telecommunications partner), Lagos State Government, World Athletics, 7Up, Rexona, Unilever, ROBB, Premier, Brila Media, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, FINERGE, and Aquafina, the marathon continues to raise the bar in terms of organization, prize money, and global recognition.

Leading up to the race, fans and participants will engage in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo from February 3-13, featuring fitness activities, brand activations, and exhibitions.

Additionally, superstar artists are set to thrill fans with live performances at the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience beyond the race.

As Lagos counts down to the big day, excitement is at an all-time high. Whether as competitors, spectators, or supporters, everyone is gearing up to make the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon a landmark celebration in the world of sports and entertainment.

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Onikeku celebrates Customs’ dominant league win, targets African supremacy

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2 days ago

December 11, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Samuel Onikeku, has applauded the outstanding performance of the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Volleyball Team after securing the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League title with three matches to spare.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Onikeku reflected on the team’s impressive journey this season, noting that deliberate restructuring and the infusion of younger talents played a pivotal role in their success.

“We opened camp to try to change our team. We brought in younger players, and this is the first time that with three matches to go, we’ve already won the league.

“Last season, the women’s team won the CGC Volleyball League on the last day.

“I’m very proud of the team, the coordinators, the coaches, the team managers, and the players. It’s been a long way coming—going through the first phase unbeaten in 10 matches, and now achieving this milestone. It means a lot, especially coming from our victory in Ghana.

Onikeku stressed that despite the early triumph, the team is focused on bigger ambitions as they continue to build a squad capable of excelling beyond the domestic and regional levels.

“As we have always said, we want to do well, and we are still in the process of fortifying our team. We don’t want to be just national champions or regional champions. We believe Nigeria should be able to stand and face the North Africans,” he stated.

He added that the team’s long-term development strategy will begin to show clearer results next year when preparations intensify for major continental competitions.

With the league crown already secured, the Nigeria Customs team is now setting its sights on consolidating its dominance and mounting a strong challenge on the African stage.

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