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NFF President, Gusau visits Minister of Environment

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4 years ago

October 13, 2022

Nigeria Football Federation President, Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister Of Environment Barr. Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi .

The NFF President was recieved by the Hon. Minister at his office in Abuja earlier today.

The Minister formally congratulated the new NFF boss who last month was elected to replace Amaju Melvin Pinnick during during an elective congress in Benin, the Edo State Capital.

In his words ” I want to formally congratulate you following your emergence as the newly elected NFF President.”

“Your track records as a seasoned sports administrator says it all about you and it is my believe that you can replicate same kind of man management skills during your time as Zamfara State Sports Commission and the Chairman of Chairmen in the immediate past NFF Executive Committee.”

The Minister also implored the new NFF President to use his wealth of experience to revitalise the sports in Nigeria as football is a national asset.

In his remark, the new NFF President, Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau thanked the minister for the warm reception and promised to bring new concepts and innovative ideas for the betterment of Nigeria Football.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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8 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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