Nigeria to generate jobs and investment with more than 11,000 delegates at AGE 2026
The 2026 Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) in Lagos will bring together regulators, investors and industry leaders, highlighting the gambling sector’s role in driving job creation, investment and skills development.
Nigeria.- Nigeria’s Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 is set to generate significant employment and investment opportunities as more than 11,000 delegates converge in Lagos, highlighting the growing economic role of the country’s gambling sector.
Scheduled from March 24 to 27, the four-day expo will bring together regulators, operators, investors, technology providers and fintech leaders from across Africa and beyond. Organisers say the event demonstrates how Nigeria’s gambling industry is increasingly contributing to economic growth and job creation.
Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, said: “Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026, the continent’s premier gaming, lottery and emerging‑technology conference, returns to Lagos for its 3rd edition, convening regulators, policymakers, investors, operators, technology providers and compliance leaders from across Africa and the global gaming ecosystem.”
Are added: “The theme reflects growing regulatory maturity, technology adoption, cross‑border collaboration and the increasing role of gaming in revenue diversification and job creation across African economies.”
Driving industry growth
The programme will feature policy discussions, investor forums, fintech and technology showcases as well as interactive workshops. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration and encourage growth across Nigeria’s gambling and gaming sector, creating meaningful opportunities in operations, technology, compliance and other related areas.
Under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, the expo reinforces Lagos’ position as a hub for jobs, investment and innovation in the gambling industry. By combining thoughtful regulation, forward-looking policies and active industry participation, AGE 2026 is opening pathways for real economic impact and tangible employment opportunities.
With more than 11,000 delegates expected, AGE 2026 goes beyond a standard conference. It reflects Nigeria’s growing capacity to leverage its gambling industry as a driver of employment, investment and economic growth-both locally and across the African continent.
