NIGERIA ONLINE Google prohibits gambling ads for Nigeria market 1 month ago Samuel Post Views: 199 Google has implemented new comprehensive restrictions on gambling advertising in Nigeria, following a recent court ruling. On Wednesday, 8 January, Google updated its ‘country-specific policies‘ related to the advertising of gambling and games for Nigerian audiences. Effective immediately, Google will prohibit the advertising of online gambling products and offers in Nigeria. The ban on “gambling-related products” extends to promotional items such as vouchers and bonus codes, educational materials like books and eBooks, as well as gambling-related information, including tips, odds, and handicapping. Although specific circumstances were not detailed by Google, last November Nigeria’s gambling sector was disrupted by the Supreme Court’s decision to void the National Lottery Act 2005. The judgment transferred the authority to regulate lotteries and games of chance from the Federal Government to the House Assemblies of the States within the Federation. The governance of Nigeria’s gambling licences has been a contentious issue since the introduction of the Lottery Act in 2005, as states have frequently contested the rule of federal authorities. Long-standing conflicts saw the Assembly of Lagos argue that “lottery” falls under residual matters and is not part of the exclusive legislative list reserved for the federal government, which includes domains such as defence and banking. Lagos state sought judicial clarification on which level of government has the authority to regulate lotteries. Following the ruling, the National Lottery Act is now limited in scope, applying exclusively to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as State assemblies, including Lagos, will assume responsibility for regulating lotteries within their respective jurisdictions. Source: sbcnews.co.uk About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: betting, google, Lottery, Nigeria Continue Reading Previous Pragmatic Play unveils mystery symbols in Irish CrownNext Unforgettable Adventure with Buffalo Fortune Slot More Stories BETTING NIGERIA Popular disciplines to predict sports betting in Africa 23 hours ago Samuel ONLINE WORLD NEWS Pragmatic Play signs UK deal with Ivy Casino 23 hours ago Iwo Bulski KENYA ONLINE TikTok removes 334,000 malicious videos in Kenya 2 days ago Szarlot ONLINE WORLD NEWS The Growing Popularity of Sports Betting Platforms 3 days ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA NowNow Gaming partners with Hinterzimmer to deliver content across Africa 3 days ago Samuel GAMES ONLINE “World Cup Night” by SimplePlay 3 days ago Iwo Bulski NIGERIA ONLINE How social casinos are changing the way people play online 3 days ago Samuel EXPERTS HOT NEWS NIGERIA Why African Millennials Prefer Mobile Devices for Online Casino Gaming 3 days ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA Tom Horn Gaming partners with Aardvark Technologies to expand into South Africa 6 days ago Samuel GAMES ONLINE Mighty Miner 6 days ago Iwo Bulski GAMES ONLINE Classic game transformed into digital masterpiece 7 days ago Iwo Bulski BETTING NIGERIA Teni Celebrates $50,000 Win 7 days ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.