By NEWSCOUNT Desk R-L: Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development; Mrs Rosemary Onyeadiri, Deputy Managing Director, Sales and Marketing, Southern Nigeria, Adron Homes and Properties Ltd; Daniel Sunday, Silver Medal Winner, Professional Category; Agbo Francis, Gold Medal Winner; Faruq Animasaun, Bronze Medal Winner and Mr […]
‘Private Sector Recognises Cycling As Platform For Wellness’ Sustainability’ – Adeleye
By NEWSCOUNT Sports Aquafina, the premium bottled water brand from the stable of Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), has announced its support for the fifth edition of Cycling Lagos, scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The partnership will see Aquafina provide hydration support for cyclists and other participants […]
Akubudike Energy Sponsors Anambra Football League, Gives Young Players Another Chance
By George Ozalla The second edition of the Anambra State Football League has kicked off in Awka, with Akubudike Energy Ltd sponsoring the competition for the second year running. The league opened on Sunday, August 30, at the Awka Township Stadium, with football officials, government representatives, business leaders and other guests turning up for the […]
Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard Back 5th Cycling Lagos
By Bamidele Adeleye Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th edition of Cycling Lagos, an initiative aimed at promoting cycling, environmental sustainability and responsible waste management. The 2026 edition of the event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 12, at the […]
Experts to Converge at 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to Unlock Nigeria’s Recycling Potential
By Bamidele Adeleye Cycling Africa has announced plans to bring together experts, policymakers, environmental advocates, recycling practitioners, businesses and other key stakeholders at the 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to explore how Nigeria can unlock its vast recycling potential, expand recycling capacity and turn waste into economic and environmental opportunities. The webinar, scheduled for Thursday, September […]
Cycling Africa Takes Over Management Of Cycling Lagos, Kano, Targets Expansion Across African Cities
By NEWSCOUNT Sports Cycling Africa has announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano as part of a broader plan to develop cycling into a platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across African cities. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Cycling […]
Nigeria’s Diplomatic Footprint Glows in Beijing as Embassy Honours Victorious Football Team
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Beijing has celebrated the country’s victorious football team following its triumph at the recently concluded Flames Beijing World Cup, highlighting the growing importance of sports diplomacy in promoting Nigeria’s image abroad and strengthening ties with Nigerians in the diaspora. The tournament, regarded […]
Shaibu, Ojo Seek Partnership Between NIS and NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel
By George Ozalla The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Felix Ojo, have initiated moves for a strategic partnership aimed at promoting grassroots sports development, talent discovery and institutional collaboration in Nigeria.The development followed a courtesy visit by […]
“Akpabio National Open Tennis Championship Kicks Off in October”
By George Ozalla The maiden edition of the Senate President National Open Lawn Tennis Championship, tagged “His Excellency Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio National Open Tennis Championship 2025,” will hold from October 4th to 11th October this year. The tournament is being organized by the Organization of Africa Events Management Limited in collaboration with the Nigeria […]
LASUED Wins Gold at Lagos Campus Beach Soccer 2025
By Newscount It was a thrilling and fun-filled Saturday, July 26, as football enthusiasts trooped to Atican Beach, Lekki, in large numbers to enjoy the beautiful game at the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer 2025. After hours of intense competition on the scorching sandy beach, accompanied by electrifying music from DJ Bright, the Lagos State University […]
