The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos to strengthen cooperation on regulated gaming and iGaming development across Nigeria and Africa.
The one-year agreement, with an option for renewal, establishes a framework for collaboration on responsible gaming, compliance, illegal gambling and market sustainability.
Partnership Targets Industry Challenges
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between national and continental industry bodies while addressing key challenges facing Africa’s regulated gaming sector.
Areas covered by the agreement include responsible and safer gaming, taxation, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), unlicensed operators and market integrity.
The two organisations will also support research, knowledge sharing and capacity building, allowing industry experience from Nigeria and other African markets to contribute to broader regulatory and operational discussions.
Nigeria Strengthens Role in African iGaming
ANB Executive Secretary Gift Tuadibofa described the agreement as an important step in strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with the wider African gaming ecosystem.
She highlighted the need for responsibility, accountability, innovation and sustainability as the gaming industry continues to develop.
AiA Board Member Olabimpe Akingba also emphasised Nigeria’s importance to the continent’s gaming market, saying stronger engagement with local stakeholders would contribute to wider African industry discussions.
Focus on Safer and Sustainable Growth
Both organisations said the partnership recognises that a sustainable gaming sector requires cooperation among regulators, policymakers, operators, technology providers, advocacy groups and researchers.
By creating a structured channel for dialogue, AiA and ANB aim to strengthen industry collaboration while promoting standards that balance innovation, player protection and regulatory responsibility.
The agreement could also provide a foundation for sharing regulatory experience between Nigeria and other African markets as the continent’s regulated iGaming sector continues to evolve.
