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Nigeria Submits Bid to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja
Nigeria Formula 1 Grand Prix bid launched by NSC aims to boost tourism, infrastructure, and economy with plans to host the race in Abuja, Africa’s capital of ambition
Nigeria has officially launched a bold bid to host the Nigeria Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja, led by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chairman Shehu Dikko.
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In collaboration with Opus Racing Promotions and BL Practice Hub, the initiative seeks to position Nigeria as Africa’s premier motorsport destination.
“We are exploring all possibilities to bring Formula 1 to Nigeria as soon as practicable—not just as a sporting event, but as a catalytic driver of tourism, infrastructure development, youth engagement, economy, and indeed soft power for Nigeria,” said Dikko.
He said the initiative supports President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative, aiming to reset and relaunch Nigeria’s sports economy.
In April 2025, NSC welcomed Opus Racing representatives to Nigeria to outline the project. The plan has earned wide support from government, sports leaders, and the private sector.
Formal invitations have been sent to FIA President Stefano Domenicali, Lewis Hamilton, and Tilke Engineers & Architects to engage directly in Nigeria’s proposal.
Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest economy with a strong private sector and growing infrastructure enhances its chances.
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Abuja’s planned race could become a new symbol of unity, growth, and global visibility.
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Hamzat to Chair, Adebule Special Guest as TheGazelleNews Honours BKO, Antar Laniyan on Wednesday
All roads lead to the Ijakadi Hall of the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel on Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, as TheGazelleNews holds its annual public lecture.
The theme for this year’s event is: Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Gains, The Pains, The Prospects.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for the state, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat will be Chairman at the occasion while the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District and former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule will be the Special Guest of Honour.
The Keynote Speaker will be the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, RT Honourable Mojisola Lasbat Meranda; former Deputy Chief of Staff to ex-Osun Governor and Chief Operating Officer of TSAT/Thuraya Nigeria, Dr Abdullahi Adeyanju Binuyo; the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih; the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa; and his counterpart from Abeokuta North Local Governent, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo will discuss the main lecture by Chief Dare.
Former President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Funke Egbemode will moderate the event.
Award highlights of the event are:
Presentation of Industry Icon Award to popular media practitioner, broadcaster and public analyst, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju for the Media Industry; and veteran actor, Antar Laniyan for the Movie Industry.
Three prominent politicians: Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Basorun and Chief Jide Ojuko will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for their immense contributions to governance, democracy and growth of the country.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire will be the Mother of the Day, while the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, Chief Kola Karim will be the Father of the Day.
Another highlight of the event is the special medical presentation to be provided by Biomedical Pharmaceutical Limited.
The Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the event, Mrs Adetutu Audu-Adebisi stated that TheGazelleNews Annual Public Lecture has provided avenue for policy makers interact and find ways of moving the country forward on various burning national issues.
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