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- 16 Jan 2020
NLRC Bans Unapproved Foreign Lottery
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has banned the operation, promotion, sale of tickets, and offer to the public of any and all unapproved foreign lottery. Lanre Gbajabiamila, director…
- 4 Oct 2020
Lottery Commission to Launch New National Game
Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, the director general of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, has assured the nation that the commission is now better positioned to contribute more meaningfully towards…
- 11 Mar 2024
NDPC, NLRC and SMEDAN Ink MoU to Strengthens Sectorial Regulation
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development…
- 8 Apr 2019
FG Mulls VAT Charge on Lottery, Betting
Federal government on Monday said plans are afoot to charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on lottery and gaming activities and automate collection from operators. The federal government disclosed this…
- 6 Aug 2018
NCC to License Firms to Host Lottery on Telcos
The Nigerian Communications Commission said it will soon license telecom companies to host lotteries on their networks. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of NCC, said this during…
- 29 Jul 2021
FG to Acquire CMS to Monitor Gaming
Federal government will soon acquire a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for the gaming industry for better performance and enhanced revenue generation. Sen. George Akume, minister of Special Duties…
- 16 May 2021
NLRC to Enhance Govt Revenue with Central Monitoring System
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) is set to introduce a central monitoring system that would ensure that all earnings due to government on lottery are collected with precision. Lanre…
- 17 May 2021
Lottery Commission to Introduce General Monitoring System
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission is set to introduce a central monitoring system that would ensure that all earnings due to government on lottery are collected with precision. Mr. Lanre…
- 28 Apr 2019
NLRC, NCC Partner to End Ponzi Schemes
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have inked a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to flush out illegal lottery operators, especially…
- 22 Apr 2019
Lottery Commission Goes Tough on Illegal Lottery, Gaming Operators
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission, has said it would continue to clamp down on illegal lottery/gaming operators who hide under state license to carry out online operations in order to stop…
- 3 Mar 2016
Clarion Events Launches WrB Ignite Africa’s Gaming Potential
Africa’s gaming potential will be explored and celebrated at WrB Africa, taking place on 11-12 April at The Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Nigeria. As part of the WrB Series run by Clarion Events, WrB Africa…
- 2 Oct 2022
NCC, NLRC Inaugurate Committee to Strengthen Consumer Protection
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) on Thursday in Abuja set up a committee to work towards the protection of the interest of telecom…
- 27 Oct 2022
FIRS Begins Tax Deduction on Online Betting
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced the deduction of taxes at transaction points from online betting and gaming operators, according to Muhammad Nami, chairman, FIRS. Nami, has also…
- 19 Jan 2023
NCC Renews MoU with Lottery Commission
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Wednesday in Abuja, signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, with provisions to deter unapproved…
- 23 Feb 2023
National Lottery Nigeria Launches Operations, to Enrich Millions of Nigerians
Millions of Nigerians will begin winning incredible life-changing prizes with the commencement of operations by the National Lottery of Nigeria (NLN). Apart from lifting Nigerians from the morass of…
- 24 Feb 2023
Is the Issuance of Remote Licences Good for the Nigerian Gambling Industry?
Gambling regulators in Nigeria recently announced that they would start issuing remote licences to offshore operators that wish to offer their services to Nigerian players. This would allow such…
- 16 Oct 2023
Betting Companies Kick as Lagos Blacklists 43 Gaming Operators
Some betting companies have described the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority’s (LSLGA) publication, which lists some betting companies as unregistered, as harmful to the developing gaming…
- 19 Mar 2021
Lottery Operators Defrauding Government – FG
George Akume, minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, has accused lottery operators of failing to remit 25 per cent generated revenue to the coffers of the Federal Government. Akume…
- 21 Apr 2018
Ekeh, Zinox Boss Places Bets on Keystone Bank
Leo Stan Ekeh, serial digital entrepreneur and chairman of Zinox Group, has heaped praises on Keystone Bank, describing its partnership with CeLD to launch CashToken as a move that will go a long way…
- 6 Aug 2018
NCC Mulls Licensing Telecom Operators to Host Lotteries on Networks
The Nigerian Communications Commission says it will soon license telecom companies to host lotteries on their networks Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, said this during the…
- 18 Jul 2019
NCC Commends Airtel for Operating Customer Experience
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commended Airtel Nigeria, for operating on an innovative customer service programme to involve, delight and receive feedback from telecommunications…
- 16 Nov 2017
Angry Reps Threaten to Arrest Bello-Osagie, Airtel Boss
Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive officer & managing director, Airtel Nigeria House of Representatives adhoc committee investigating the operational activities of telecoms operators panel Thursday…
- 14 Apr 2017
Buhari Sacks PenCom, CPC Bosses, 21 Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday relieved the heads of 23 Federal Government agencies of their appointments and approved the appointment of their replacements. Key agencies of government…
- 23 Apr 2018
Keystone Bank Partners CeLD, Launches ‘CashToken’ Customers
Keystone Bank has partnered with a ‘Cash Reward as-a-Service Company’, CeLD Innovations Limited, to launch a ground-breaking product, ‘CashToken’, a new age of hyper consumer centricity in Nigeria.…
- 3 May 2021
Heritage Bank and D'banj's CREAM Platform Dole out Millions to April Draw Winners
Heritage Bank has continually fulfilled its promises to support the Nigerian Creative Industry, as millionaires emerged from the YNSPYRE product in collaboration with the CREAM Platform. The YNSPYRE…
- 3 Sept 2019
Gbajabiamila Extols Impact of ICT in Addressing Poverty in Africa
Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the House of Representatives, has said that the effective deployment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools in rural communities would help empower…