Sport Nigeria Ltd/GTE has announced the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) as an official co-host of the 2nd edition of the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2026, in a partnership that reinforces the growing role of sports as a catalyst for Nigeria’s and Africa’s economic transformation.

 

The NESG — widely regarded as Nigeria’s leading private-sector think tank — brings significant expertise in policy advocacy, sustainable development, and investment-driven reform. Its involvement is expected to elevate SAIS 2026 by shaping strategic conversations that position sports as a frontier for economic growth, job creation, and industrialization across the continent.

 

As part of its commitment, the NESG will mobilize experts and industry leaders from across its extensive network, curate a Special Session under its Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment, Creatives, and Sports (THECCS) Policy Commission, and ensure high-level participation from its leadership throughout the summit’s plenary and breakout sessions. These engagements aim to integrate sports more deliberately into national and continental development frameworks, aligning with the NESG’s broader mission to promote inclusive, competitive, and sustainable economic growth.

 

The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2026 is scheduled to take place from February 10–11, 2026, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. With the theme “Africa’s Sports Future: Finance and Investment Strategies to Unlock Infrastructure and Trade Opportunities,” the summit will convene policymakers, investors, development institutions, and sports business leaders from across Africa and beyond.

 

The two-day event will feature keynote speeches, expert panels, and high-impact networking sessions designed to connect capital with opportunity while highlighting the pivotal role of sports in Africa’s next phase of economic development. Discussions will focus on how targeted investment in sports infrastructure, trade, and value-chain development can yield substantial social and economic returns.

 

Daily sessions for SAIS 2026 will commence at 9:00 a.m. at the Lagos Continental Hotel.

 

Registration & Enquiries

For registration and participation details, visit the official summit website or contact the organisers via:

Website: www.sportsafricainvestmentsummit.com

Email: sais@sportnigeria.ng

Call/WhatsApp: +234 706 203 8705

 

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About the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS)

 

SAIS is an annual gathering driven by Sport Nigeria’s commitment to building a sustainable sports ecosystem anchored on infrastructure development, strategic partnerships, and investment. The summit provides a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on how investment, infrastructure, and trade influence the growth of Africa’s sports industry.

 

About Sport Nigeria Ltd/GTE

 

Founded in 2021, Sport Nigeria is a private-sector-led intervention agency established to accelerate the development of the sports industry by mobilizing the scale of investment needed to reposition the sector. By redefining engagement across the sports ecosystem, the organisation works with stakeholders to strengthen the industry’s value chain and advance sports as a viable and sustainable socio-economic contributor. Sport Nigeria complements public-sector efforts at national and sub-national levels and supports the wider sports industrialisation agenda to unlock economic, social, and youth development opportunities throughout the country.