Nigeria Senate passes Central Gaming Bill 2025 amid state opposition
Nigeria’s Senate passed the Central Gaming Bill 2025, which awaits presidential assent, reportedly. The bill would repeal the National Lottery Act and create a National Gaming Commission to oversee online and remote gambling. State governments and gaming regulators oppose the proposal, arguing it exceeds federal authority following a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
The bill could reshape licensing and oversight responsibilities for gambling businesses across Nigeria.