[7] This season sees the Interim Management Committee (IMC) entering into a partnership with technology firm GTI Investment, Propel Sports Africa and MTN to sponsor the league, with an exclusive broadcast right that shall cover eight live games every weekend and 300 throughout the season.
[5] Also, The NPFL secured $1 Billion Broadcast sponsorship deal with Chinese satellite provider StarTimes, for five years.
The promoted teams are Heartland, Sporting Lagos, Kano Pillars and Katsina United.
Heartland, Katsina United and Kano Pillars also returned to the top-flight after getting relegated two seasons ago.
They replaced Wikki Tourists, Nasarawa United, El-Kanemi Warriors and Dakkada, who were relegated to the Nigeria National League.