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Lagos Regulates Telco Gaming Services
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- Thu, Oct 15LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Lagos Imposes ₦100 Million Licensing Hurdle on Gaming Developers Using Mobile Billing
Lagos State's gaming licensing framework is imposing a ₦100 million licence requirement on developers seeking to access mobile billing, a threshold that analysts say could reshape Nigeria's gaming sector by pricing out smaller studios. The requirement follows the state's formal notice earlier this week linking gaming operators to telecoms and VAS compliance obligations.
- Tue, Oct 13Unverified — not yet reviewed
Lagos State Formalises Gaming Licensing Through Telcos and VAS Platforms
Lagos State has issued a public notice formally requiring gaming service operators using telecommunications and value-added service platforms to obtain licences and comply with tax obligations. The notice sets a compliance precedent for the intersection of gaming, telecoms and financial services regulation in Nigeria's largest state.