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Nigeria has approved major renovations to the country’s sporting facilities, including a complete revamp of the main stadium in the capital, Abuja, as part of a push to revive the nation’s sports sector, the National Sports Commission has said.
The Moshood Abiola National Stadium will get a new pitch, upgraded tartan tracks, refurbished dressing rooms, a media centre, VIP seating, corporate suites and modern security systems, the NSC announced after its Tenders Board Meeting on Tuesday.
“Top on the list is the complete revamp and redevelopment of the pitch at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, whose poor condition has limited its usage by Nigeria’s national teams in recent years,” the Commission said.
“The tartan tracks at the stadium will also be revamped to bring the main bowl to an appreciable level, serving other sports. Likewise other key infrastructures of the stadium, such as dressing rooms, media centre, VIP seating and corporate suites, PA and security systems, cooling and heating systems, roof membrane would all receive relevant upgrades.”
A new High Performance Centre will be built at the Abuja stadium complex, along with an anti-doping laboratory, upgraded medical facilities and two training pitches.
A 200-bed athletes’ hostel will be converted into a hotel complex, while the stadium will also receive international-standard floodlights, electronic advertising boards and Video Assistant Referee technology.
“This is beyond infrastructure renewal,” said Commission Director General Bukola Olopade.
“It is about building a complete sports ecosystem that supports talent discovery, athlete development, job creation, and global competitiveness.”
Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko called the projects “a bold step towards restoring Nigeria’s sporting glory.”
He said President Bola Tinubu has approved a National Sports Infrastructure Development Bond “to raise funds to ensure the sustainable revamp, redevelopment and maintenance of the country’s key sports infrastructure across all levels.”
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The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, has approved a major nationwide sports infrastructure revamp aimed at repositioning Nigerian sports and restoring key facilities to international standards.
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— National Sports Commission (@NatSportsComm) May 27, 2026
