The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has called on basketball promoter Igoche Mark, initiator of the Mark D' Ball Basketball tournament, to remain committed to developing the sport in Nigeria. Shaibu encouraged the promoter not to give up on his efforts to grow basketball, according to ThisDay Live.

Former Plateau Peaks player Etudaiye Suleiman Hassan has called for new leadership in the Nigeria Basketball Federation ahead of its 2026 election. In a statement issued on Monday, Hassan argued that the vote should prioritise competence, fresh ideas and institutional reform rather than recycling familiar leadership structures. According to Leadership newspaper, Hassan said the forthcoming election represents an opportunity to chart a fresh direction for Nigerian basketball.

Hon. Sani Ahmed Toro, a former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association, has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to exert pressure on the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation to implement the newly announced prize money and salary structure in the Nigeria Premier Football League. This call comes in light of recent developments regarding financial incentives in the league.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the necessity for immediate investments in health, education, and skills development in northern Nigeria. He made this call during a recent statement, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in these sectors to benefit local communities.

Amaju Pinnick has sparked discussion regarding his role in Nigerian football after a recent appearance on Arise TV, where he addressed the ongoing FIFA World Cup and the absence of Nigeria's Super Eagles. The conversation has raised questions about his position and leadership within the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), particularly as many believe he should be stepping down from his role.

A real estate expert has said Nigeria could unlock up to 95 per cent of its largely untapped property potential and attract significant investment into the sector, according to a report by ThisDay Live. The expert, cited by reporter Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt, argued that the country's real estate market remains underdeveloped but holds substantial opportunities if the right conditions are met. The comments were made in connection with Nigeria's housing and investment landscape.