AFN Steps Up Search for Young Nigerian Athletics Talent: How to Get Discovered

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2026

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is continuing to strengthen its focus on developing emerging athletes, with recent competitions at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, providing an important platform for identifying talent.  The importance of these competitions

Portable Disqualified in Celebrity Boxing Rematch: 5 Lessons Nigerians Can Learn from the Ring

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2026

Music artiste, Portable, and Internet sensation, Charles Okocha The highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch between Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha ended in dramatic fashion after Portable was disqualified for walking out of the ring before the end of the opening round.  The bout,

FIFA World Cup 2026: How Nigerian Youth Can Turn Football into Scholarships, Careers and Global Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 July 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than the world’s biggest football tournament—it is a reminder that football can change lives. For many young Nigerians, the sport is not just entertainment; it is a pathway to education, employment, international exposure and entrepreneurship.  With the tournament drawing global attention to football, now

How BRIT Marathon Is Creating Global Opportunities for Nigerian Athletes and Youths 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 May 2026

BRIT Properties Nigeria Limited has announced plans to sponsor exceptional Nigerian athletes for international competitions following the successful hosting of the 2026 BRIT Marathon 2.0 in Lagos.  The 22-kilometre marathon, organised to celebrate the company’s 16th anniversary, attracted more than 1,350 athletes who competed for a $3,500 prize pool. However, beyond

How a Mega Boxing Event Generated Billions: Inside Nigeria’s Emerging Sports Economy Boom 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 May 2026

More Than Just a Fight  A recent high-profile boxing event has sparked major conversations across Nigeria’s sports and economic sectors. What looked like a thrilling sporting showdown has now been revealed as a multi-billion-naira economic engine, showing how boxing can become a serious driver of national development.  Industry promoter Ezekiel Adamu is at the

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream Faces Uncertainty as FIFA Countdown Begins 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 March 2026

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins under the global football body, FIFA, Nigeria’s chances of qualifying remain uncertain due to a pending ruling linked to a qualification dispute.  For millions of football-loving Nigerians, this development has created anxiety and renewed debate about the future of the country’s participation in the […]

Super Eagles Soar: Nigeria Beats Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 January 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de Marrakech. Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams secured Nigeria’s place in the semi-finals, marking their first-ever quarter-final win over Algeria

AFCON 2025: How Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Success Can Benefit You 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 January 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are once again in the global spotlight as they record impressive performances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco. Their strong run in the tournament has boosted national pride and drawn international attention to Nigerian football, talent, and culture. Beyond the excitement on the pitch, AFCON 2025 presents real […]

Opportunities Nigerians Can Tap into from the E1 Lagos Electric Powerboat Championship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 October 2025

Turning a Global Event into Local Opportunity  The recently held E1 Electric Powerboat Championship in Lagos has opened a wave of opportunities for Nigerians, especially entrepreneurs, youth, and professionals. Beyond the excitement of celebrity-backed teams racing electric powerboats, the event showcased how Nigeria can benefit from innovation, clean energy, and

Lagos Makes History as First African Host of E1 Electric Powerboat Championship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 October 2025

Lagos has made history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship Lagos has made history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, an event that marks a new era in sports, technology, and environmental sustainability. Held at the Victoria Island Lagoon, the E1 Lagos GP […]