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Media Coverage Resources
As a media professional, you'll find necessary and exclusive opportunities designed to enhance your coverage and streamline your experience at this major sporting event.
To support comprehensive coverage, NCEs offers a variety of content creation resources tailored for media professionals. Journalists can access a complete press kit, including biographies, schedules, event and athlete content, marketing logos, and other essential materials to enhance a productive engagement with the championship.
On-Site Media Benefits
NCEs's Media Resource Grounds serve as the centralized media hub, staffed by a trained crew. All reporters and visual broadcasters — with complementary Wi-Fi available — are assigned spaces in each venue intended to help media navigate their time at NC.
Enjoy a full week at NCEs! This is the time — backed through innovations, top minds from every industry, and the unbeatable connections that can create new pathways that push powerful moments in the world.
Navigating the Show
Registered media may take advantage of our Media Day shuttles. You must have a NCEs Media badge to board the shuttles.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided at selected official NCEs hotels within the Dome Event Center, Friday, Sept 1 - Friday, Sept 15, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Media Village accessible transportation schedule (digitally available) will include detailed shuttle routes and routes will be displayed at each hotel. For more information contact: [email protected].
ASABA INT’L AIRPORT
The John Carter Shuttle to Dome Event Center to the Avada International Airport transfers by Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
For more information contact: [email protected].
Planning and Support
To help you navigate, download our media-designed kit. Access high-resolution images, story guidelines, and more.
Air Travel discounts
Wakanow is pleased to offer NCES 2026 attendees discounted fares. Discount valid for travel March 2-16, 2026.
Air Travel Discount
Book via Wakanow to utilize this discount
ASABA INT’L AIRPOT
The Asaba Internatioal Airport has a wealth of services including shopping, dining, leisure park and gaming.
Familiarize yourself with Asaba Int'l Airport before you arrive.
Planning your stay
- NCES is a city-wide event with one official venues. You will be walking a lot, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- Asaba can be cool and rainy in the winter, so pack a warm jacket and umbrella.
- Despite the potential for rain, the air in Asaba is very dry. Drink plenty of water and think about requesting a humidifier at your hotel.
Register for the Event
The Road to NCES 2026
NCES Tech Trends x FDDay
Monday, August 23, 2026
Asaba, Nigeria
NCES Tech Trends x FDDay offers a unique opportunity to network with fellow innovators and explore the groundbreaking contributions of local technology shaping the world. Be part of the first stop on the road to NCES 2026 — where the journey to the next wave of global innovation begins.
NCES Unveiled Asaba
Friday, September 16, 2026
Asaba, Nigeria
NCES Unveiled will be live in Asaba. This exclusive event on the road to NCES will spotlight cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough ideas from Nigeria's most influential brands and rising startups. Attendees will get an early look at NCES 2026 while connecting with top industry leaders, government officials, and media.