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Nigeria to raise gaming standards through joint regulatory forces
Nigeria’s gaming regulators, particularly from the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) and the Enugu State Gaming Commission are joining forces to raise the country’s gambling standards and better match global practices.
Enugu’s CEO, Prince Arinze Arum, says the partnership shows Nigeria is serious about responsible, professional regulation. The groups are sharing knowledge to strengthen skills in areas like consumer protection, anti–money laundering, and responsible gaming.
Arinze Arum said:
“You see, in principle, regional harmonisation is an attractive idea. It speaks to efficiency, integration, and the growth of Africa’s gaming economy. However, in practical terms, achieving a single cross-border regulatory framework for gaming in Africa is a much more complex proposition. Each country currently operates under distinct legal systems, taxation models, and cultural perceptions of gaming. These differences shape how each regulator defines responsible gaming, determines suitability criteria, and enforces compliance.”
Enugu is also developing new tech tools to monitor operators more effectively and launching education programs to help players and businesses understand the rules. Long-term, regulators hope to drive cooperation across Africa, but they acknowledge this won’t happen overnight.
“We can start with bilateral or sub-regional agreements on information sharing, AML compliance, and responsible gaming standards.”
Added Arinze Arum.
Looking ahead, African countries could eventually build a shared regulatory framework. But for now, Arinze believes progress will come from small, practical steps.
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