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Sports Perfect Platform For Youth To Make Great Impact In Nigeria-Hawau Gambo

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3 years ago

June 20, 2022

..As maiden National Peace Olympics berth in Abuja

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Assistant Director Media Relations Hajia Hawau Gambo has revealed that sports remains a perfect platform to really push younger Nigerians to make a great impact.

She stated this at the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of three-week long National Olympic Sports fiesta in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with the theme ‘fostering national peace and unity through sports and games.

The National Peace Olympics 2022 initiative put together by the Elite Lawyers Association ,ELA, in headline partnership with UFUK Dialogue and Nigerian Tulip International Colleges ,NTIC, was aimed at bringing youths together for networking, interacting, meeting new friends and showcase their talents in different aspects of sports contests

She described the initiative as timely and commendable.

According to her, youths are the Energy engine room of this country, they drive entrepreneurs, they drive ICT, they are hungry for education, they care for their family, they bring innovation and there is a need to invest in them.

“I want to say here that these are the perfect platforms to push them forward for them to make a great impact in our nation Nigeria.

“This is a very important message that we need to take to our leaders’ ear, we need to develop them”, she said

Also, coordinator of the event, Barrister Solomon Ita Enang, described the event as successful, saying it achieved its objective.

“The main aim of the competition was achieved which is bringing youth together to networking, interacting, meeting new friends and showcase their talents in different aspects of sports contests”.

On his own, Managing Director of Tulip International School Feyzullah Bilgin said sports is important for the young people, for intelligence and better welfare.

“Sports help our young one to socialise, improve communication skills as well as leadership skills”.

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NPFL Strikes ₦2.14 Billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Deal to Drive Modernization and Expand Visibility

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44 mins ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

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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