What the Authority ordered
In a public notice, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) said approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission does not allow a company to offer gaming in Lagos. Gaming offered through USSD, SMS, short codes or carrier billing must be licensed or recognised by the state regulator.
Within 30 days, telecoms and value-added service providers must verify the licence and gaming-tax status of every gaming operator using their platforms, stop onboarding operators without evidence of a licence, and provide transaction and revenue-sharing records so unpaid taxes can be assessed.
Sources
- Lagos regulator gives telecoms 30 days to verify licences — iGamingToday, 13 October 2026