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Nigeria Gaming Regulators Challenge Federal Lottery Oversight NigeriaNigeria's state gambling regulators have called for changes to proposed federal rules governing lotteries and promotional competitions, arguing that the measures could undermine state regulatory powers confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2024.October 28, 2026 -
Google Expands Gambling Advertising Eligibility to Six Nigerian States NigeriaGoogle has expanded its gambling advertising policy in Nigeria, allowing appropriately licensed operators to apply for advertising certification in Enugu and Imo states from October 14, 2026, bringing the total number of eligible states to six.October 26, 2026 -
Nigerian Court Rejects 180 Million Betting Winnings Claim Linked to Platform Glitch NigeriaA Nigerian court has dismissed a bettor's claim for more than ₦180 million ($135,000) in alleged winnings generated by a technical malfunction, ordering him to repay ₦4.5 million withdrawn during the incident.October 22, 2026 -
Lagos Gives Telecom Operators 30 Days to Comply With Gaming Rules NigeriaLagos State's gambling regulator has given telecommunications companies and digital service providers 30 days to verify gaming operators' licences, submit transaction records and ensure compliance with local tax requirements.October 16, 2026 -
Nigerian Regulators Declare Stake.com Unlawful in Lagos and 24 Other States NigeriaGaming regulators in Nigeria have declared Stake.com an unlicensed operator in Lagos and 24 other states, while warning banks, payment providers, advertising platforms and influencers against facilitating the betting company's activities.September 15, 2026 -
Nigerian Bookmakers and African iGaming Alliance Sign Cooperation Agreement NigeriaThe Association of Nigerian Bookmakers and the African iGaming Alliance have signed a new cooperation agreement covering responsible gaming, regulation, taxation, compliance and the fight against illegal gambling in Nigeria and across Africa.September 12, 2026 -
Malawi and Nigeria strengthen gaming and lottery cooperation through knowledge exchange Malawi NigeriaMalawi’s Gaming & Lotteries Authority has held a bilateral regulatory engagement with the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority in Nigeria, with discussions focused on responsible gambling, consumer protection, emerging technology and stronger cooperation between African regulators.September 1, 2026 -
Lagos regulator renews warning over illegal betting operators as licensing scrutiny intensifies NigeriaThe Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority has again warned the public against patronising unlicensed gaming firms, as the regulator continues to publish and update lists of operators it says are conducting betting activity in the state without the required approval.April 27, 2026 -
Nigeria’s data watchdog NDPC warns betting operators over “massive” user data volumes, urges tighter privacy safeguards NigeriaSpeaking at a workshop for the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers, NDPC chief Vincent Olatunji said betting platforms collectively serve “no fewer than 60 million Nigerians” monthly and must strengthen compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 to protect customers’ rights and avoid sanctions.March 19, 2026 -
Nigeria exempts gambling and lottery stakes from VAT under new Tax Act NigeriaFrom 1 January 2026, gambling and lottery stakes in Nigeria are no longer subject to value-added tax (VAT), with the Nigerian Tax Act 2025 clarifying that wagers themselves are exempt while profits from gaming remain taxable.January 19, 2026
