Nigerian states retain differing betting licence requirements
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In brief
- A review reportedly found betting licence requirements in Nigeria still vary by jurisdiction.
- It covers Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, Edo, Cross River, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory.
- A reciprocity framework involving 22 states does not create a single nationwide licence.
Requirements to operate in Nigeria's betting sector continue to vary by jurisdiction, according to a review of seven jurisdictions. The review covers the regulatory systems of Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, Edo, Cross River, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory. It was reportedly published on 29 October.
The review reportedly identifies differences between these territories in the conditions for obtaining a licence, the mechanisms for overseeing activity and the procedures for checking which operators are authorised.
The review also addresses a subnational reciprocity licensing framework promoted by the FSGRN, in which 22 states participate. The initiative aims to make licence recognition easier between participating jurisdictions and to advance regulatory coordination. The reciprocity system does not create a single licence valid across the country and does not remove the regulatory powers of each state. The Nigerian market therefore keeps a decentralised model, in which operators must meet the requirements that apply in the territories where they operate.