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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 -
Nigeria’s gambling industry gains clarity as Tinubu upholds state control of gaming NigeriaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has refused assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, confirming that lotteries, betting and online gambling will remain under state regulation and bringing long-awaited certainty to operators after months of constitutional debateJanuary 13, 2026 -
Tinubu rejects Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, reaffirms Supreme Court ruling on states’ control of gambling NigeriaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally refused to sign Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, insisting that lotteries and games of chance fall under the constitutional authority of state legislatures – not the federal parliament.January 3, 2026 -
Nigeria’s online gambling market hits ₦5.6trn as mobile betting becomes everyday finance NigeriaNigeria’s online gambling market has reached an estimated ₦5.6 trillion (about $3.6bn) in 2025, with more than 60 million people placing daily bets via smartphones – a boom driven by mobile payments and football culture, but shadowed by regulatory gaps and mounting social risks.December 26, 2025 -
Nigeria’s Senate passes Central Gaming Bill 2025, paving way for repeal of National Lottery Acts NigeriaNigeria’s Senate has approved the Central Gaming Bill 2025 on third reading, sending the controversial federal framework for online and remote gaming to President Bola Tinubu for assent and setting the stage for the repeal of the National Lottery Acts of 2005 and 2017December 11, 2025 -
Nigeria’s Central Bank bans use of lottery and prize-draw incentives in financial marketing NigeriaThe Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a formal directive ordering all financial institutions to immediately discontinue advertisements that use lotteries, prize draws or similar incentives, citing consumer-protection concernsDecember 4, 2025 -
Nigeria’s 2025 horse-racing season turns into major weekend economy driver with regulated bets spotlighted NigeriaNigeria’s 2025 horse-racing calendar, featuring marquee events such as the Kaduna International Horse Racing Derby and the Bida Derby, is emerging as a key contributor to regional sports and betting-economy growth, according to the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN).November 21, 2025 -
The Betika Empire: From Kenya to Nigeria - Which Slots and Crash Games Africa Chooses Kenya NigeriaCreated in Africa, for Africa, the Betika brand has become one of the most recognizable and popular operators on the continent. Unlike global giants, its strength lies in its deep understanding of local markets. We examined what people play on the Betika platform in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and other countries to find out how hyper-localization and a focus on mobile solutions are shaping a unique ga...November 20, 2025 -
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
