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Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Digital Sports Infrastructure with NCC Support
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —-Nigeria is taking a decisive step toward modernising its sports sector, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) moves to strengthen digital infrastructure through a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
In a move that underscores this commitment, the Director General of NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, with his top delegation recently visited the top management of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Chairman, Hon. Idris Olorunbe.
The engagement focused on building a transformative alliance aimed at fast-tracking sports digital transformation and positioning Nigeria’s e-sports industry on the global stage.
Speaking during the meeting, Olopade underscored the Commission’s readiness to integrate technology as a central pillar of sports advancement.
“Our goal is to collaborate closely with the NCC to strengthen sports science, especially e-sports, through sustainable sponsorship models. We are counting on the Commission to enhance connectivity and help attract the level of corporate investment required in today’s sports landscape,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of increased private sector participation.
“Corporate Social Responsibility must take on a more prominent role in sports development. A modern sports ecosystem cannot thrive without active involvement from the technology and telecommunications sectors. Strong synergy between the NSC and NCC will drive tangible progress in sponsorship and digital infrastructure,” Olopade added.
The NSC boss further noted that the NCC’s support would be vital in unlocking the full potential of e-sports in Nigeria.
“From improved internet speeds to advanced gaming infrastructure, the NCC’s contribution is key if Nigerian athletes are to compete successfully on the global stage,” he said.
In his response, NCC Chairman Idris Olorunbe expressed optimism about the collaboration, describing it as a forward-looking initiative with far-reaching impact.
“Whatever is achievable in conventional sports can equally be realised in e-sports. The issue is not whether it can be done, but the strategy for execution,” he stated.
Olorunbe also pointed to the broader economic opportunities tied to the partnership.
“This collaboration holds immense economic promise. Beyond sports, it has implications for youth employment, digital innovation, and the country’s global image. The Director General’s initiative is highly commendable,” he said.
He further emphasised the shared national vision guiding both institutions.
“The objective is to drive national development. For our e-sports athletes to succeed, we must invest in gaming hubs, improve connectivity, and establish enabling policies that support talent development,” he added.
They agreed to set up a joint technical working group tasked with outlining a strategic roadmap for sports digitalisation, structuring e-sports leagues, and developing a national framework to attract investment into the digital sports space.
The emerging partnership between the NSC and NCC signals a landmark move—potentially the first formal collaboration between Nigeria’s sports and communications regulators—towards building a sustainable digital sports economy.
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The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the upcoming 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D). Scheduled for this Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Banquet Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels in Lagos, the landmark 17th milestone edition will anchor its deliberations on the crucial theme: “Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria.”
Dr. Maida’s address will focus on the regulatory frameworks required to preserve the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) vision through inclusive, multi-stakeholder partnerships. The high-level forum and its prestigious industry awards have rallied robust support from the foundational pillars of Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Major public and private sector players are heavily backing the forum as part of their commitment to promoting critical national infrastructure and securing Nigeria’s digital possibilities. Among the leading sponsors driving this momentum are IHS Nigeria—the nation’s premier digital infrastructure champion boasting over 16,000 telecom towers and 15,000km of fiber optic cables—and data center colocation leader Digital Realty.
Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, the Editor-in-Chief of host media organization ITREALMS Media Group, commended the immense institutional support flowing from the industry ahead of the event.
“Achieving sustainable internet governance and digital trust requires an intentional alignment of regulation and infrastructure,” Nweke remarked. “The active collaboration of the NCC, IHS Nigeria, and Digital Realty ensures that the 2026 forum will move beyond mere dialogue to produce clear, actionable policy recommendations for our digital economy.”
The event will be presided over by Dr. Olusola Teniola (hon), Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX Nigeria and former President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), who will deliver the Chairman’s Opening Speech on the 2026 NDSF blueprint.
A broad coalition of leading telecommunications, technology, and internet governance stakeholders have also thrown their weight behind the event. These include ICT infrastructure leader MTN Nigeria; the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); premier software and DNS infrastructure firm Upperlink Limited; and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), managers of the .NG country code Top Level Domain name.
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Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has disclaimed responsibility for social media advertisements, asking the public to join WhatsApp groups that purportedly offer them investment opportunities with “guaranteed returns” in “high-quality stocks.”
The financial services group disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that such advertisements are fraudulent, false and unauthorised.
The announcement followed the circulation of social media posts featuring the image of Busola Jejelowo, the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, together with the Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers logo.
“They do not originate from Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC or any of its subsidiaries, and they have not been approved, endorsed, or issued by the group in any form,” the financial institution said.
“The use of our name, logo, brand identity, and the images of our executives in these materials is fraudulent and intended to deceive unsuspecting individuals,” it added.
The bank holding company disclosed that it has already reported the fraudulent activities to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria.
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Stanbic IBTC Holdings advised people who have already fallen prey to such dubious schemes, or who have made payments or disclosed any personal or financial information, to report the matter immediately to the nearest law enforcement agency.
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It urged the public to be cautious of unauthorised communications by individuals purporting to be associated with Stanbic IBTC, especially when they relate to investments and promises of financial returns.
Customers should rely only on authentic and verified information about Stanbic IBTC communicated through its official communication platforms, it said.
“Such messages should be treated as suspicious unless independently verified through our official channels,” Stanbic IBTC Holdings stated.
“For authentic and verified information about Stanbic IBTC and its products and services, please rely only on our official communication platforms, including @StanbicIBTC on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.”
It further expressed its commitment to taking all appropriate steps to safeguard its brand and customers from fraudulent and deceptive activities.
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