The notable rise in sports betting in Nigeria can be put down to several factors, including the wide availability of smartphones and advanced mobile applications that guarantee privacy.
“Football is a widely loved sport in Nigeria and fans, both young and old, think that they have watched the games for so long that they are able to predict the patterns or likely outcomes of various football matches,” says Tomiwo Ojo, a sports journalist in Nigeria.
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