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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’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 -
Nigerian match-fixing probe widens NigeriaThe Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that it has widened its investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the Nigerian top flightSeptember 3, 2025 -
Nigeria Launches SafePlay to Combat Gambling Addiction NigeriaThe Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) in Nigeria has launched the SafePlay platform, a single portal where players can voluntarily opt out of all licensed gaming platforms in Lagos State for periods ranging from three months to five years. In addition, the service will provide users with access to professional third-party support services and advice during periods of self-exclusio...August 14, 2025 -
Nigerian States Challenge Federal Gambling Law NigeriaThe Centralized Gambling Regulation Bill 2025 was recently tabled in the House of Representatives. The initiative was initiated by Deputy Speaker Okezie Kalu, in collaboration with six other members of parliament. Essentially, the document is an attempt to restore the provisions of the repealed National Lottery Act, adapting them to the modern digital space.July 29, 2025 -
EGT Digital has expanded its partnership with Bangbet in Nigeria EGT NigeriaEGT Digital has strengthened its collaboration with Bangbet. Following the great success of the Bulgarian provider’s games on the operator’s Kenyan platform, they are now also available in Nigeria.June 20, 2025
