Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruling shifts gaming regulation to states, lawyer says
Olafadeke Akeju, managing partner at WYS Solicitors, said a Supreme Court ruling placed responsibility for gaming regulation and revenue with Nigeria’s state governments. She said operators relying on national licences now face uncertainty, while a Universal Regulatory License framework has been introduced in 24 states. Each state regulator needs government approval to adopt the framework, she said.
Operators may need to navigate state-level licensing as authorities implement the framework.