Enugu Moves to Regulate Gaming Suppliers in Nigeria Under Proposed B2B Framework

Enugu State has outlined plans to bring gaming suppliers into a formal regulatory structure, with a proposed B2B licensing framework emerging as one of the key developments from the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum.

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The event, which concluded on 8 October, brought together operators, agents and other industry participants as the state regulator set out its priorities for the future of the gaming sector.

Alongside discussions on compliance, responsible gaming and technology, the Commission used the forum to highlight a proposed framework aimed at companies that provide the systems and services behind gaming operations, signalling a broader approach to oversight that extends beyond licensed operators.

The proposal focuses on businesses that support the industry from behind the scenes, including software developers, technology providers, platform operators and equipment suppliers. According to the Commission, the framework is intended to ensure that the systems powering gaming activities meet standards around accountability, security, integrity and regulatory supervision.

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The forum’s wider communiqué shared on LinkedIn also called for stronger compliance with licensing requirements and regulatory directives, greater use of the Gaming Regulatory Management Platform, improved protection of sensitive data and continued cooperation between the Commission and industry stakeholders.

Responsible gaming remained another major theme, with attendees welcoming the expansion of the Play Smart, Stay Safe initiative into licensed land-based gaming locations across the state.

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