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Wow!lotto Opens Operation in Nigeria, Dangles ₦300m for Winners

Wow!lotto, first interactive online lottery game platform in Nigeria, has unveiled operation with an offering of a unique combination of lottery game mechanics with online casino visualization for Nigerians, providing an opportunity for fun and winnings of up to N300,000,000.

L-R: Special Assistant to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Jude Ogaga Ughwujabo; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Stella Maduka; Marketing Manager wow!lotto, Esther Abu; Country Project Manager, Herbert Ezeamaka and Director, Licensing & Operations, NLRC, Jude Uwadia, at the media unveil of wow!lotto held today at the Sheraton Hotels and Suites in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.
A first of its kind in Nigeria, wow!lottoa lottery game with exceptional bright interactive features for smartphones and PCs, specially designed to immerse players in the atmosphere of the games, making it possible for them to play at any time, make cashless deposits and withdraw winnings directly into their bank account.
wow!lotto launched with different interactive games. For people who prefer traditional lottery games, there is “Keno” or “A moment of luck”.
Speaking at Esther Abu, Marketing Manager, wow!lotto Nigeria, who described the lottery game as modern, bold and expressive stated that the game has been designed for Nigerians who are explorative, competitive and desire to win big while they have fun.
“wow!lotto is the first of its kind in the country and we will continually demonstrate the brand’s purpose of providing Nigerians an opportunity to get the better life they desire as they play to win big up to N300,000,000 through our exciting lottery games,” she said.
“The Nigerian market is currently saturated with sport betting and traditional lottery companies. Following our success in other markets, we saw this as an opportunity to introduce a unique product to Nigeria – the first ever interactive gaming platform specially made for Nigerians,” Herbert Ezeamaka, wow!lotto Country Project Manager stated.
Also at the event which held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel and Suites in Ikeja, is Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamillah, Director-General for the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, who stated that the lottery and betting industry in Nigeria is experiencing enormous growth.
“I am excited that an innovation like wow!lotto has sprung up to empower Nigerians while they have fun.
“Nigerian Gaming market has a lot of players and at NLRC, our mission is to ensure that each player is abiding by the rules that guide the sector.
“For wow!lotto, they have met all the requirements to operate in Nigeria; hence, they have our full backing,” he added.
Gbajabianilla who spoke through Mr. Henry Uwadia, Director, Licensing & Operations, NLRC, added that the wow!lotto platform is user friendly and hoped that players can have fun while winning big.
Also speaking at event, was Dr. George Akume, Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs. Dr. Akume who spoke through Dr. Stella Maduka, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and intergovernmental affairs mentioned that what excites her about the wow!lotto brand is that the platform is very bright and interactive which is one feature that will definitely entice the female gender like me as well as lottery and betting lovers.
For those who are ready to try something new and dive into the exciting world of online lottery there are games with slots visualization such as “Vegas Lights” or “Lion’s Share”.
Each game offers huge jackpots and has its own win feature and winning combinations.wow!lotto strives to keep working on new games in different thematics to ensure that players continue getting a rich gaming experience.
The lottery is available on three platforms: iOS, Android and Web, so users can have a seamless gaming experience on both desktop and mobile devices. Players get to try a demo version of all games before betting with real money. First-rate animations, exciting winning combinations and gorgeously-designed icons are the elements of the game that keep players coming back for more.
For making deposits to place bets, players can pay seamlessly using different payment methods such as card, bank transfers, USSD etc; once payment is successful, the player’s wow!lotto account will be credited.
Users can also withdraw their winnings straight to their bank account at any time. These opportunities make the process of the game easy and convenient.wow!lottois tightly regulated so payout is guaranteed
In the coming months, we plan to launch additional exciting features to reward Nigerians. Some of which include: bonus games where users can win not only cash prizes for their games but also non cash prizes such as phones, smart TV, generators; referral program and Special draws where players will be able to win a sleek car
The interactive reality of wow!lotto is that it is full of instant winnings and genuine impressions!
To catch up on all the latest news on wow!lotto, follow @wowlotto on Instagram and @wowlotto_ng on Twitter and on Facebookwww.facebook.com/wowlotto.officialand visit our website www.wowlotto.ng.
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EFCC Re-Arraigns Echefu, TStv CEO for Allegedly Defrauding Ex-Minister of N1Bn, $1.3m

Bright Echefu, chief executive officer, Telecom Satellites Limited (TStv), and three co‑defendants appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday on an amended twelve‑count indictment brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges allege money laundering, tax evasion, and investment fraud involving approximately ₦1 billion and $1.3 million.

Bright Echefu, chief executive officer, TStv
In addition to Echefu, the defendants are TStv Executive Director, Felix Igboanuga, Telecom Satellites Limited itself, and Briechberg Investment Ltd.
According to the April 5, 2025, amended charge sheet the EFCC accuses the quartet of defrauding Mr. Tanimu Turaki, Managing Director of Kalsiyam Global and former Minister of Special Duties, alongside BYI General Limited, out of a combined investment of ₦1 billion and $1.3 million. The commission has also included a ₦66 million alleged tax default.
The revised indictment lists:
Count 2: ₦33,909,542.47 in unremitted Company Income Tax
Count 3: ₦13,519,382.00 in unremitted VAT
Count 4: ₦19,488,860.00 in unremitted PAYE
Counts 5–12: Various fraud‑related transactions, including ₦380 million from Kalsiyam Farm, ₦400 million from BYI General Ltd and $1.35 million in loans secured under false pretences.
All defendants pleaded not guilty once again. At the hearing before Justice Mohammed Umar, Echefu’s lead counsel, Senior Advocate Eyitayo Fatogun, informed the court of ongoing settlement discussions with the complainants.
“There are moves to settle this matter and there was a meeting on Saturday between myself and the Nominal Complainant as it is about investment,” Fatogun stated.
“The Defendants have paid some money and I was thinking that the matter be adjourned for report of settlement.”
EFCC counsel A.S. Tomwell confirmed receipt of those payments but emphasized the necessity of entering a plea before considering any adjournment. The court thus ordered the formal reading of the charges and adjourned the trial to October 15, 2025.
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More Woes for MultiChoice as Ghana Orders 30% Price Cut

The government of Ghana has ordered MultiChoice Ghana to reduce DSTV subscription costs by 30%, noting the significant appreciation of local currency and growing dissatisfaction with current rates.
This comes as Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
According to Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, head Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, NDPC, the investigation, which commenced in the second quarter of 2024, was triggered by suspected breach of privacy rights of Multichoice subscribers and illegal cross-border transfer of personal data of Nigerians.
MultiChoice, which operates across Africa, continues to lose revenue and subscribers.
Ghana’s minister of communication, digital technology, and innovation, Samuel Nartey George, made the call last week during a meeting with a DSTV team led by Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng, group executive for regulatory and corporate affairs.
According to a ministry statement, George said the government’s responsibility is to respond to Ghanaians’ concerns over high DSTV pricing and outdated content offers.
The Minister pointed out that despite a 30% increase in the cedi’s value over the past five months; DSTV prices have not reflected the positive economic trend.
The statement went on to say the minister is therefore calling for a 30% price reduction to match the cedi’s appreciation and to pass on economic benefits to consumers.
According to the statement, while MultiChoice has implemented promotional packages, people prefer a direct price reduction over temporary discounts.
George said feedback from public engagements revealed that many users are dissatisfied with DSTV’s content, describing it as outdated save for Premier League football. They also believe that the current cost is not justified.
”To address the concerns, he said MultiChoice Ghana has until July 21 to formally respond to the government’s request. The Minister expects a concrete proposal by this date, allowing time for further engagement before the end of July,” the statement said.
In response, Dr. Modimoeng acknowledged the government’s concerns and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to dialogue.
The MultiChoice team reacted positively to the minister’s request and committed to provide input by July 21st. They emphasised the need of balancing public interest and business sustainability.
This is the continent’s latest pricing conundrum for the pan-African pay-TV business, following fee disputes with Nigerian and Malawian authorities.
In Ghana, the demand for price cuts comes as MultiChoice is under pressure, having lost revenue and subscribers in the financial year that ended March 31, 2025. Last month, the company announced its financial year-end results.
In a statement to shareholders last month on the Stock Exchange News Service, the company said the past two financial years have been a period of significant financial disruption for economies, corporates and consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa due to challenging macro-economic factors.
Combined with the impact of structural industry changes in video entertainment, such as the rise of piracy, streaming services and social media, this has materially affected the overall performance of the MultiChoice Group, it noted.
Over this period, MultiChoice said the group lost 2.8 million active linear subscribers and had to absorb a R10.2 billion negative impact on its top line due to local currency depreciation against the US dollar.
For the year, the company reveals that linear subscribers were down 1.2 million, or 8% year-on-year, to 14.5 million active subscribers, with the loss evenly split between South African (600 000) and rest of Africa (600 000).
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NDPC Slaps Multichoice with ₦766M Fine for Data Privacy Violations

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
NDPC is a public institution that processes data in furtherance of its mandate as Nigeria’s data protection authority and relies on recognised lawful bases for data processing, such as consent, legal obligation, and contract.
The fine was contained in a statement signed by Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, head Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, NDPC.
According to him, the investigation, which commenced in the second quarter of 2024, was triggered by suspected breach of privacy rights of Multichoice subscribers and illegal cross-border transfer of personal data of Nigerians.
“The NDPC found, among others, that Multichoice violated the data privacy rights of subscribers and their friends who are not necessarily subscribers.
The Commission also found that Multichoice carries out illegal cross-border transfer of personal data relating to data subjects in Nigeria.
The depth of data processing by Multichoice is patently intrusive, unfair, unnecessary, and disproportionate.
This is a grave affront to fundamental right to privacy as enshrined in Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In line with its standard remediation procedure, the Commission directed Multichoice to carry out appropriate remedial measures.
However, the Commission found the measures undertaken by Multichoice in this regard unsatisfactory.
For want of cooperation, the Commission has directed Multichoice to pay ₦766,242,500 for violating the Nigerian Data Protection Act.
“Nigeria is entitled to protect her citizens and data sovereignty under both international and extant municipal laws, as these have far-reaching implication for rule of law, national security, and economic growth.” the statement said.
Babatunde also revealed that, Vincent Olatunji, national Commissioner, NDPC, has directed that all outlets through which Multichoice is collecting personal data of Nigerian citizens should be investigated for non-compliance.
He added that any outlet that processes personal data in violation of the NDP Act is liable to penalty under the Act.
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