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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman makes history with hat-trick in UEFA Europa League Final NigeriaNigerian forward Ademola Lookman became first-ever African player to score two or more goals in a European Cup final. Lookman's three goals propelled Italian club Atalanta to a decisive 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final, held on May 22 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.May 23, 2024 -
Nigerian International Ola Aina signs contract extension with Nottingham Forest NigeriaNottingham Forest, the English Premier League club, has announced a one-year extension to Ola Aina's contract, keeping the Nigerian international at the club until June 2025. The 27-year-old full-back joined Forest on a free transfer last summer and has made a positive impact in his debut season at the City Ground.May 22, 2024 -
Nigerian gaming regulators express concerns over 15-year concession for revenue assurance platform Nigeria RegulationGaming regulators from 23 Nigerian states have voiced apprehensions regarding the recent decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to grant a 15-year concession to Messrs Yuan Resources Limited for the implementation of a revenue assurance platform within the lottery and gaming sector.May 21, 2024 -
Lawmakers advocate for implementation of sports betting monitoring system in Nigeria Regulation NigeriaIn the past week, the Nigerian House of Representatives has put forth a proposal for the establishment of a centralized sports betting monitoring system. This initiative, spearheaded by committee chairman Canice Moore Chukwugoze Nwachukwu, was presented during a public hearing on the need to curtail the dangerous effects of sports betting and direct the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to co...May 13, 2024 -
Nigeria contemplates excise duties on lottery, gambling and telecoms Regulation NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the introduction of excise duties on lottery, gambling, and telecoms, as indicated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff report published on May 9.May 10, 2024 -
BMM Testlabs expands into Africa: secures new licenses in Botswana and Nigeria Botswana NigeriaBMM Testlabs, a company that provides testing and certification services for the gaming industry, has expanded its operations in Africa with new licenses in Botswana and Nigeria. The Botswana Gambling Authority and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Nigeria granted BMM licenses to offer compliance testing, inspections, and certification services for both land-based and digital gaming ma...April 9, 2024 -
PalmPay and BetKing unite to elevate Nigeria's gambling industry with exciting brand partnership NigeriaThe strategic partnership between PalmPay and BetKing in Nigeria aims to promote responsible gaming. This collaboration introduces the "#PalmPayxBetKing Goals Galore" campaign, offering sports fans exclusive discounts and promotions during the football season.March 16, 2024 -
Lottery company to sponsor Nationwide League One in Nigeria NigeriaThe Nationwide League One (NLO) is finalizing its largest sponsorship deal and forming partnerships with two foreign service providers, marking a significant advancement in grassroots football development in Nigeria.March 4, 2024 -
National Lottery Trust Fund to be audited in Nigeria Regulation NigeriaIn Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on Finance is organizing a probe of the National Lottery Trust Fund over off-budget expenditure by the management.November 22, 2023 -
Nigerian government proposed a new tax scheme on sports betting Nigeria RegulationThe Nigerian government has proposed introducing a new tax scheme on sports betting activities such as football, basketball, tennis and others.November 15, 2023
