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- Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling leaves operators facing 37 state regulators
Nigeria's betting operators must now navigate up to 37 separate state jurisdictions after a November 2024 Supreme Court ruling removed the National Lottery Regulatory Commission's nationwide authority. The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria introduced a reciprocity licensing framework in May 2025, though questions remain over its legal basis. Industry estimates put participation at around 60 million Nigerians.
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