Nigerian state regulators ban Stake across 24 states

By SectorWire desk · 10 September 2026

Summary

Stake faces an immediate ban across the 24 states belonging to the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria. Lagos added Stake to its blocked register, while the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority deemed its Nigeria-facing operations illegal for lacking relevant licences.

Why it matters

Stake faces an immediate ban across 24 Nigerian states and Lagos blocking over operations lacking relevant licences.

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