Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- A basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D' Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, has commended recent sports funding reforms announced by President Bola Tinubu, describing them as a turning point for Nigeria's sports sector.

Mr Mark's remarks come days after the president unveiled sweeping changes to the country's sports financing structure, promising the timely release of funds and a unified funding framework under the National Sports Commission from the 2026 fiscal year.

Speaking on the reforms, Mr Mark said the signals from the presidency suggest a shift in how sports is perceived within government.

"It is refreshing to know that Nigeria's sports landscape is undergoing a significant transformation und...