MTN Champs season 3 continues with the Lagos continental relays which kicked off today. Speaking at the press conference, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka opened the briefing saying, “MTN Champs is a platform that continues to grow, transform and inspire the future of athletes and athletics in Nigeria. At MTN, we remain committed to supporting the dreams and aspirations of Nigeria, not only through innovative products, but involvement in socially-impactful initiatives especially in football and athletics.”
MTN Nigeria at the Flag-Off Ceremony of MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays
The Continental Relays of the MTN Champs season 3 entered day 1 of the competitions with a flag-off ceremony at the Yabatech Sports Complex on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
In attendance was the Director General of the Lagos States Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, representing the governor of Lagos state, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Five-time Olympic champion, Mary Onyali, led the dignitaries at the event in a flag walk around the stadium, and social media influencer and advocate, Flag Boi,led the competing schools in a march past.
The Lagos continental relays drew 2,505 registered athletes, with 6,298 event entries from 155 secondary schools, with 1,598 male athletes and 907 female athletes. It will happen across 2 venues: the Yabatech Sports Complex and the UNILAG stadium from April 9 to April 12.
L-R: Ibe Eta, General Manager, Internal Audit and Fraud Management, MTN Nigeria; Esther Akinnukawe, Chief Human Resources Officer, MTN Nigeria; Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria; Mary Onyali, Flag Bearer and 5-Time Olympic Athlete; Lekan Fatodu, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission; A’isha Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer, MTN Nigeria and Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria at the Flag-Off Ceremony of MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays held at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos on April 9, 2025.
MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays Flag off
MTN Nigeria Excites Fans with The Manchester Derby
Over the weekend, the much anticipated Manchester derby ended in a goalless draw. The game was full of drama, tension and unexpected turnarounds and MTN Nigeria, the broadcast sponsor of the English Premier League on SuperSport hosted fans to watch this exciting march at Bay Lounge, Lekki.
The watch party brought together passionate football fans, loyal customers, and entertainment enthusiasts for an evening of live football, spirited debates, and memorable giveaways.
L-R: Peter Kajovo, Analyst Sponsorship and Promotions, MTN Nigeria; Nwadinma Gregory, MTN Broadband Winner; Patience Na’Allah, Analyst Masterbrand MTN Nigeria at the MTN EPL Manchester Derby Watch party held at Bay lounge, Lekki, Lagos on April 6th, 2025.
FMN Prize For Innovation Grand Finale
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) recently hosted the grand finale of its annual Prize for Innovation (PFI) contest at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos. With over 2,000 applications and a rigorous selection process, the grand finale showcased winners who are leading the charge in sustainable solutions for Nigeria’s agriculture, securing investments to scale their innovations.
The event saw three outstanding winners: Levitate Aquaria & Breeder Farms (₦5M), Vet Konect (₦3M), and Bionet Innovations (₦2M), who are revolutionizing livestock care, digital veterinary access, and sustainable animal feed.
L-R: Team Lead for Eupepsia Place Limited (Soilless Farm lab) and FMN PFI 4.0 Judge, Farmer Samson Ogbole; Co-Founder and CEO of Tomato Jos and FMN PFI 4.0 Judge, Mira Mehta; Second-Place Winner, FMN Prize For Innovation, COO, VetKonnect Oluwaponmile Samuel Abiodun; Director, Group Strategy and Stakeholder Relations of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) and FMN PFI 4.0 Judge, Sadiq Usman; Partner, Private Equity Team, Sahel Capital and FMN PFI 4.0 Judge, Tosin Ojo, and Chief Executive Officer for FATE Foundation and FMN PFI 4.0 Judge, Adenike Adeyemi, at the 2025 Grand Finale of the Prize For Innovation (PFI), an initiative of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.
