# Commonwealth Games: The Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the 28 March deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. The country lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by the committee said that Nigeria’s bid for the 2030 Games in capital city Abuja will present a unique opportunity to showcase its development, enhance its global standing, and invigorate its sports culture.
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wants to host the 2030 games