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World Athletics Installs Air Quality Sensor at NIS

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Joel Ajayi


As part of efforts  by the World Athletics  Governing body to address  air pollution  in urban areas and improve  physical  activity, an Air quality  Sensor  has been  installed at the National Institute for sports,  Lagos.


The Installation  was supervised  by the  Project Officer of Nilayo Sports Management  Otonye Iworima.


According  to her ” Running for clean  Air is a project brought to Lagos  by World  Athletics  and funded by the Clean Air Fund, a global body committed to  tackling  Air pollution.


The project   objective is to adress Air pollution  in urban areas  and advocate for physical  activity.


“We will measure hyper- local air quality and share the data in large awareness  campaign,  using Acess Bank Lagos Marathon as the key platform  to leverage  existing  running  communities, spark positive transformations within  cities and increase awareness  of air quality issues. The project is now in its preparation phase with an official start  planned for August 2024.”


She said ” The Sensor  was temporarily  installed at the  Eko  Atlantic city for the Lagos City Marathon,  but was moved to the  NIS due to its urban clean training  area  where the air quality  can be monitored for the project.This is an area where a community of  physically  active people  people train and is accessible to all.”


Speaking  after  the Installation,  the Institute’s  Registrar Mr Belmond Benson  who represented the Director-General Professor  Olawale  Moronkola  said he was excited as this gesture symbolized the beginning  of a long lasting relationship  which will bring immense  benefits to sports.


“As a research and training  Institute, this move is  a welcome development. We look to forward to building a lasting relationship with  World Athletics.We hope to use this as a stepping  stone to explore  other areas of collaboration.”

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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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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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