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Action Begins in CGC Volleyball League Saturday, Adeniyi Promises Better Performance
Joel Ajayi
The first phase of the second edition of the 2025 Edition of CGC Volleyball Premier League serves off tommorow, Saturday, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, promising 12 days of exciting competition and entertainment.
A total of 24 teams — 12 male and 12 female — will battle for supremacy in the prestigious tournament, which has quickly become a highlight on Nigeria’s volleyball calendar.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Director of Sports, Samuel Onikeku, who represented the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, pledged an improved edition of the league.
“It is with great joy that I represent the Comptroller General today. His commitment to sports development in Nigeria is unwavering,” Onikeku said. “Last year, he sponsored the Premier League to put smiles on the faces of volleyballers. This year, he has taken it a step higher to encourage and support the game.”
Highlighting the CGC’s contributions, Onikeku noted that subsidies for teams have been increased from ₦300,000 to ₦500,000, with player subsidies also raised to ₦500,000. In total, ₦24 million has been set aside for subsidies in this first phase alone, with the same support guaranteed for the final phase.
He recalled that under Adeniyi’s leadership, Nigeria successfully hosted the African Clubs Championship for the first time, attracting top clubs from across the continent and reaffirming Nigeria’s capacity to host major international events.
“As we begin this year’s championship, we pray for an injury-free tournament and look forward to smooth proceedings. We believe the players will be motivated with the improved incentives, and at the end, new champions — or defending champions — will emerge to the delight of fans,” Onikeku added.
With increased investment and renewed commitment, the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League is set to raise the bar and further position volleyball as one of Nigeria’s fast-growing sports.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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