Nimrod Lauds Customs CG over sponsoring volleyball league

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9 months ago

September 10, 2024

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Musa Nimrod on Monday commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, for sponsoring the Volleyball Premier League.

The just concluded 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Volleyball Premier League ended on Sunday.

Elated Nimrod said that the support of Comptroller-General of Customs has helped the development of the sport in the country.

“The support have really relived him on the management of the board of the federation for organising the league.

“For six years , I have been organising the league without any support from any private organisations.

“I specifically thank the Comptroller General of Customs, for coming to our aid to sponsor the league”.

According to him, all the game played throughout the first phase have been streaming live on Facebook.

“We have about 10,000 and 15,000 viewers who were watching the 12 games daily

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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

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2 hours ago

June 9, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.

Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.

South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.

“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.

“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.

The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.

The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.

As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.

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