Sports
CRSG Sets To Fix Decaying Sports Facilities
Plans are underway by the Cross River State Government to fix the decaying sports infrastructure at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar and across the state.
Disclosing this to sports journalists at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar soon after the closing ceremony of the South-South zonal elimination of the Nigeria under-15 National Youths Games to be held at Asaba, the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu said since sports help to take the youths off the streets and enhanced their means of livelihood, his administration will do everything to ensuring that the state regains it’s lost glory in the area of sports development.
The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba said the intention of the government is to fix the decaying sports facilities in bits so as to create room for the state to attract hosting rights, for major Sporting events.
He commended the South-South zonal body for the choice of Calabar for the zonal elimination stressing that the development has paved the way for unity within the zone.
He stated that despite the short notice, the state government has done well to enhance the success of the elimination series.
At the end of the 3-day Championship, Cross River State bagged tickets in Female Soccer, Cricket, and Handball.
Sports
NPFL Strikes ₦2.14 Billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Deal to Drive Modernization and Expand Visibility
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has sealed a landmark ₦2.14 billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Agreement designed to modernize league operations, enhance transparency, and elevate the league’s global profile.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, with NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, leading the league’s delegation.
The agreement formalizes strategic partnerships with Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited, AS Production Hub Limited (ASPH), and Roundup Technologies Limited.
Under the terms of the deal, Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited will serve as a principal partner over a five-year period, investing a total of ₦2 billion, including an ₦800 million upfront payment to the NPFL.
In addition, Roundup Technologies Limited has entered into a ₦140 million agreement, bringing the combined value of both deals to ₦2.14 billion over five years.
The partnership covers exclusive broadcast, data management, and commercialization rights, all aimed at transforming the NPFL’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Through this collaboration, the league’s technology partners will deploy cutting-edge systems for data collection, analytics, and digital operations. These innovations are expected to enhance match reporting, performance tracking, player statistics, and club management, while improving fan engagement and ensuring greater transparency across all league activities.
While speaking, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye hailed the agreement as “a major milestone in the NPFL’s mission to modernize its operations and position Nigerian football among the best-managed leagues globally.”
Details soon………
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