- Home
- Nigeria
Nigeria
-
Nigerian coalition denounces Central Gaming Bill as unconstitutional overreach NigeriaMore than 80 civil-society organisations have condemned Nigeria’s proposed Central Gaming Bill, arguing that the National Assembly is violating a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that places gaming regulation under state, not federal, authorityNovember 18, 2025 -
Lagos State moves to hold Nigeria’s National Assembly in contempt over Central Gaming Bill dispute NigeriaThe Lagos State Government has filed a motion before the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against the National Assembly, accusing lawmakers of defying a 2024 Supreme Court ruling on gaming regulationNovember 17, 2025 -
ESGC Hosts 2025 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum: Regulation, Technology, and Industry Reforms Lead the Conversation NigeriaThe Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission (ESGC) successfully held the 2025 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum on November 6, 2025, at the Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu — bringing together regulators, operators, investors, and technology providers from across Nigeria’s gaming sectorNovember 9, 2025 -
Over 60 Million Nigerians Bet Daily, Spending Over US$5.5 Million,Regulator Reveals NigeriaNigeria’s gaming and financial regulators have disclosed that around 60 million Nigerians engage in daily betting activity, with the value of these wagers totalling approximately US $5.5 million each dayOctober 30, 2025 -
State Gaming Regulators, Including Enugu, Back FSGRN in Rejecting Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill Nigeria RegulationThe Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN), supported by state-level bodies including the Enugu State Gaming Commission, has formally opposed the Central Gaming Bill 2025 — a federal initiative to centralise iGaming regulation — citing constitutional and jurisdictional concernsOctober 25, 2025 -
Edo State Launches Gaming & Lottery Regulatory Commission with Ex-Speaker Frank Okiye as Chairman NigeriaEdo State in Nigeria has officially established a new Gaming and Lottery Regulatory Commission to regulate lottery and gaming operations across the state and boost internally generated revenue. Former Speaker of the State House of Assembly Frank Okiye has been appointed the pioneer chairman of the bodyOctober 22, 2025 -
Betway in Africa: A Guide to the Top Hits from South Africa to Nigeria South Africa NigeriaThe international giant Betway has long established a strong presence on the African continent, becoming synonymous with premium betting and gambling. But what lies behind the brand's success in countries as diverse as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya? We analyzed the gaming preferences in each of these key regions to understand which slots and crash games have won the hearts of millions an...October 20, 2025 -
Nigeria Brand Rating: Popularity Analysis for September 2025 Market analysis NigeriaNigeria is Africa's largest market by population and one of its most avid gambling nations. In September 2025, competition here reached its peak. Local giants and international brands are battling for the mobile audience, offering increasingly sophisticated products. Our analysis of search activity shows who is leading this race.October 19, 2025 -
Nigeria’s FowlPlay Crowned PUBG Mobile Champions at AFROWEST Esports Games 2025 Esports NigeriaThe Nigerian esports team FowlPlay secured a decisive victory in the PUBG Mobile final at the AFROWEST Esports Games 2025, defeating Senegal in a tense and action-packed match that highlighted the growing strength of West African competitive gamingOctober 16, 2025 -
Nigeria introduces an 11% tax on GGR and an annual license fee of 100 million for gaming operators NigeriaFrom January 2026, Nigeria will implement a unified gambling tax system, requiring all operators to pay 11% on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) along with an annual license fee of ₦100 million (around $60,000)September 25, 2025
