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New Year Mega Lottery Unveiled As Nationwide League One Title Sponsor

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3 years ago

March 15, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Nationwide League One (NLO), on Thursday, announced New Year Mega Lottery (NYML), one of Nigeria’s leading lottery companies, as the NLO official title sponsor.

The announcement was made at a special signing and unveiling ceremony held at the Harris Hotel, Wuye in Abuja.

The sponsorship deal between New Year Mega Lottery and the NLO is a four-year agreement worth 964 million naira.

The collaboration between the Nationwide League One and New Year Mega Lottery is intended to effectively promote and elevate the status of grassroots football in the country, aiming to establish it as a prominent Nigerian spectacle and one of the most flourishing and appealing leagues on the continent.

Representing New Year Mega Lottery, Ms. Obiorah Emmanuella, Head of Corporate Communications, said: “We are thrilled to enter this sponsorship deal with the Nationwide League One (NLO) and engage a large audience through our brand.

“Through this collaboration, we are also excited to connect with the future generation of football athletes at the grassroots level across Nigeria and help them grow. The company’s strong commitment to nurturing and empowering talents, fostering opportunities, and gratifying fans within its market are among the primary motivations for aligning with the NLO.”

During the ceremony, the NLO chairman, Honorable Silas Agara, commended New Year Mega Lottery for coming on board as the title sponsor.

By sponsoring the NLO until 2027, New Year Mega Lottery is building on its rich history as a frontline provider of jobs and empowerment through sports and education in Nigeria.

About New Year Mega Lottery: Founded in 2021, New Year Mega Lottery stands as Nigeria’s premier destination for lottery enthusiasts. Licensed by the

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990, our company is dedicated to providing thrilling gaming experiences to players across the nation. With headquarters based in Abuja

and operations spanning all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, New Year Mega Lottery offers a diverse range of gaming options, including the Mega Draw, Monthly Draw, Instant Scratch & Win, State Mega Puzzle, Student Lottery, Mega.

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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury

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1 hour ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.

The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.

Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.

In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.

Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.

Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.

The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.

The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.

After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.

Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.

Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.

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