New Gaming Licensing Framework Explained – Exploring The Status of Gambling in Nigeria
Upcoming Webinar: Navigating Nigeria’s Evolving Gaming Licensing Landscape – Insights into the New Subnational Reciprocity Framework
We are pleased to announce an exclusive webinar scheduled for Friday May 30th, 2025, focused on the latest developments in Nigeria’s gaming licensing environment. This event will provide a comprehensive analysis of the recent landmark agreements and what they mean for operators, regulators, and investors in the Nigerian gaming industry.
In recent months, Nigeria’s gaming regulatory landscape has experienced significant shifts. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that temporarily halted NLRC (National Lottery Regulatory Commission) operations and vested sole authority over gaming activities in individual states, the industry faced uncertainty and operational challenges. However, a historic milestone was achieved on May 7th, 2025, when the member states of the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) officially signed the Subnational Reciprocity Licensing Framework at the Radisson Hotel in Lagos.
This groundbreaking agreement establishes a unified licensing mechanism for Online Sports Betting, Online Casino, Public Online Lottery, and Promotional Competitions across participating states. The core innovation is the introduction of the “Universal Reciprocity Certificate” (URC), which allows operators to conduct gaming activities seamlessly across all member states with a single license—eliminating the need for multiple, duplicative licenses.
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During this webinar, industry experts, legal practitioners, and regulatory officials will delve into the implications of this development. Topics will include:
– The significance of the Subnational Reciprocity Framework in Nigeria’s gaming regulation.
– How the URC simplifies licensing and broadens operational scope.
– The impact on existing operators and new entrants seeking to establish or expand their presence.
– Regulatory coordination and the future outlook for Nigeria’s gaming ecosystem.
Whether you are an operator, investor, or stakeholder in Nigeria’s gaming industry, this session will equip you with vital insights to navigate the new licensing environment confidently. Join us as we explore what this landmark agreement means for the future of gaming regulation and business in Nigeria.
🗓️ Date: Friday, 30th May 2025
🕒 Time: 1pm EAT, 12pm CET/SAST, 11am WAT
📍 Location: Live and Free on the iGaming AFRIKA Linkedin Page and Youtube Channel.
Register now to secure your spot and receive the live streaming link via email: https://bit.ly/igamingafrikamails
Date
- May 30 2025
Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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iGaming Afrika
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Phone
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Website
https://igamingafrika.com
Speakers
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Olafadeke AkejuManaging Partner, WYS SolicitorsAs a legal practitioner with over 18 years of extensive legal experience, Ms. Akeju specializes in entertainment and gaming law, as well as corporate and commercial law. Her expertise encompasses a diverse range of legal domains, with a specific focus on governance, regulatory relations, licensing, compliance, and company secretarial services.
As a notable gaming specialist, Ms. Akeju has successfully represented clients in international transactions and investments within the West African region. Her contributions extend beyond legal representation to actively promoting responsible Artificial Intelligence and data protection, shaping policy development, regulatory frameworks, and the implementation of gaming legislation and guidelines on the African continent.
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Obinna Akpuchukwu, ACArb, ABRPartner, Allen & MaryleboneObinna Akpuchukwu is a Senior Partner at Allen & Marylebone (Law Firm). He has practiced law in Nigeria for over a decade and has experience in various areas of law, with specialisation in Gaming Law, Insolvency and Taxation.
He has acted as external counsel to top Betting Companies in Nigeria on issues related to registration and regulatory compliance in the Gaming Industry. He has also represented gaming companies in court over disputes arising from betting claims by punters (bettors) and regulatory disputes with government agencies in their betting operations.
In addition to his works in Gaming law, Obinna is a go-to person in Insolvency, Taxation, Intellectual property and Arbitration. He has acted as a Liquidator and Receiver/Manager in different insolvency proceedings. He has also advised and represented clients in diverse civil disputes, including land, divorce and contract/commercial laws.
He has written extensively in the area of Gaming Law, including an article recently published in the March 2025 edition of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Magazine.
He is an aspiring member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA).
Further, he is an active member of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and also an accredited Insolvency Practitioner by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
