{"id":19225,"date":"2026-03-03T08:09:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=19225"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T11:16:40","slug":"nigeria-to-generate-jobs-and-investment-with-over-11000-delegates-at-age-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/nigeria-to-generate-jobs-and-investment-with-over-11000-delegates-at-age-2026","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria to generate jobs and investment with more than 11,000 delegates at AGE 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) in Lagos will bring together regulators, investors and industry leaders, highlighting the gambling sector\u2019s role in driving job creation, investment and skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nigeria.- Nigeria\u2019s Africa Gaming Expo<\/strong> (AGE) 2026 is set to generate significant employment <\/strong>and investment opportunities as more than 11,000 delegates<\/strong> converge in Lagos, highlighting the growing economic role of the country\u2019s gambling sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduled from March 24 to 27, the four-day expo will bring together regulators, operators, investors<\/strong>, technology providers and fintech leaders from across Africa and beyond. Organisers say the event demonstrates how Nigeria\u2019s gambling industry is increasingly contributing to economic growth <\/strong>and job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bashir Are<\/strong>, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, said: \u201cAfrica Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026, the continent\u2019s premier gaming, lottery<\/strong> and emerging\u2011technology conference, returns to Lagos for its 3rd edition, convening regulators, policymakers, investors, operators, technology providers and compliance leaders <\/strong>from across Africa and the global gaming ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are added: \u201cThe theme reflects growing regulatory maturity<\/strong>, technology adoption, cross\u2011border collaboration and the increasing role of gaming in revenue diversification<\/strong> and job creation across African economies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving industry growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The programme will feature policy discussions<\/strong>, investor forums, fintech and technology<\/strong> showcases as well as interactive workshops. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration and encourage growth across Nigeria\u2019s gambling and gaming sector, creating meaningful opportunities<\/strong> in operations, technology, compliance and other related areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\u2019s leadership, the expo reinforces Lagos\u2019 position as a hub <\/strong>for jobs, investment and innovation<\/strong> in the gambling industry. By combining thoughtful regulation, forward-looking policies and active industry participation<\/strong>, AGE 2026 is opening pathways for real economic impact and tangible employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 11,000 delegates expected, AGE 2026 goes beyond a standard conference. It reflects Nigeria\u2019s growing capacity<\/strong> to leverage its gambling industry as a driver of employment, investment and economic growth-both locally<\/strong> and across the African continent.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t

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