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,

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

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 […]

Dangote’s Call for Increased Investments to Drive Africa’s Economic Growth.

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 May 2024

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), delivered a keynote address at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, urging for increased investments across Africa to stimulate rapid economic growth. He emphasized Africa’s pivotal role in global progress and cautioned against overreliance on raw material exports. Dangote advocated for nurturing