As of today, April 23, 2026, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has officially integrated its new automated tax system with all licensed online sportsbooks. This “Real-Time Transaction Tax” deducts a 5% levy directly from each winning bet at the moment of payout. While the government expects this to generate an additional $400 million annually to fund national infrastructure, major operators warn that the move might drive price-sensitive bettors toward unregulated black-market platforms.
