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Lagos tells telecom firms to check gaming businesses' licences

Lagos State regulators have given mobile network operators 30 days to verify that gaming businesses operating on their platforms are properly licensed and tax compliant.

Lagos State regulators have ordered mobile network operators including MTN and Airtel to verify the licensing and tax compliance status of gaming businesses using their platforms. The companies have been given 30 days to complete the verification process.

The move affects major telecommunications providers in the state and requires them to check that gaming firms meet regulatory requirements before continuing to operate through their networks.