Organisers of the inaugural Eko 2026 sports festival in Lagos expect more than 14,000 athletes from Nigeria's 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory and the diaspora to take part. Former long jumper Yusuf Alli said the event would help identify states that poach athletes from others, according to Premium Times. The tournament is set to bring together competitors from across the country and abroad for its first edition, with officials presenting it as a platform for accountability in athlete registration and development.

Former world record holder Tobi Amusan headlines Nigeria's squad for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary. According to a statement issued Tuesday by Maxwell Kumoye, Chairman of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria's Media Committee, the team combines established international performers with emerging talents. The selection was announced ahead of the championship event, with Amusan, a prominent Nigerian hurdler, leading the contingent as the country's most decorated athlete in the squad.

National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade has expressed confidence that Lagos is fully prepared to host the inaugural National Intermediate Games, known as EKO 2026. According to Olopade, the event will showcase the depth of Nigeria's emerging sporting talent. Speaking at a joint technical session ahead of the competition, he praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State Government for their preparations for the games, which are set to spotlight the country's up-and-coming athletes.

The Ugandan Embassy in Ethiopia has initiated a campaign to attract Ethiopian athletes and tourists to the 2026 Tusker Rwenzori Marathon. This effort included a promotional run at Entoto Park, which saw participation from over 500 individuals, including runners, tourism professionals, journalists, and diplomats. This event is part of a larger strategy to promote the marathon and enhance tourism connections between Uganda and Ethiopia.

Kanyinsola Ajayi, a 21-year-old Nigerian sprinter, won the men's 100-meter event at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 9.84 seconds, matching his own Nigerian national record. This victory came against a competitive field, including the reigning world champion, Seville, marking Ajayi's debut on the Diamond League circuit.

The 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association concluded in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after running from 21 to 28 August 2026 under the theme "Beyond Limits". According to The Tide, thousands of lawyers, judges, policymakers and other stakeholders gathered in the city to deliberate on the state of the legal profession in Nigeria. The report reflects on the key matters and outcomes arising from the week-long gathering.