13 OctRegulation
LSLGA gives telecoms providers 30 days to check Lagos gaming licences
Telecoms and value-added service providers must review gaming businesses on their platforms and verify licensing status within 30 days.
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October 2026
9 OctRegulation
Enugu State proposes supplier licensing rules for Nigeria’s gaming industry
The proposal would bring gaming suppliers in Enugu State within a formal licensing system.
September 2026
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Nigerian state regulators ban Stake across 24 states
Stake faces an immediate ban across 24 Nigerian states and Lagos blocking over operations lacking relevant licences.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
LSLGA declares Stake.com operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 Nigerian states
Regulators have declared Stake.com’s gambling operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 member states.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
LSLGA declares Stake.com unlawful across 25 Nigerian states
Enforcement targets Stake.com’s directors and facilitating entities following allegations of missing licences, ignored notices and unpaid taxes and levies.
August 2026
18 AugDeals & M&A
Researchers record 10.39% win rate across Nigerian betting influencers’ tips
Operators’ affiliate arrangements pay tipsters based on followers’ stakes regardless of outcomes, alongside a documented 10.39% combined win rate.
Recent developments
Enforcement & compliance
- Nigerian state regulators ban Stake across 24 states
Stake faces an immediate ban across 24 Nigerian states and Lagos blocking over operations lacking relevant licences.
- LSLGA declares Stake.com operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 Nigerian states
Regulators have declared Stake.com’s gambling operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 member states.
- LSLGA declares Stake.com unlawful across 25 Nigerian states
Enforcement targets Stake.com’s directors and facilitating entities following allegations of missing licences, ignored notices and unpaid taxes and levies.
Deals
- Researchers record 10.39% win rate across Nigerian betting influencers’ tips
Operators’ affiliate arrangements pay tipsters based on followers’ stakes regardless of outcomes, alongside a documented 10.39% combined win rate.
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