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Wow!lotto Opens Operation in Nigeria, Dangles ₦300m for Winners
Wow!lotto, first interactive online lottery game platform in Nigeria, has unveiled operation with an offering of a unique combination of lottery game mechanics with online casino visualization for Nigerians, providing an opportunity for fun and winnings of up to N300,000,000.
L-R: Special Assistant to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Jude Ogaga Ughwujabo; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Stella Maduka; Marketing Manager wow!lotto, Esther Abu; Country Project Manager, Herbert Ezeamaka and Director, Licensing & Operations, NLRC, Jude Uwadia, at the media unveil of wow!lotto held today at the Sheraton Hotels and Suites in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.
A first of its kind in Nigeria, wow!lottoa lottery game with exceptional bright interactive features for smartphones and PCs, specially designed to immerse players in the atmosphere of the games, making it possible for them to play at any time, make cashless deposits and withdraw winnings directly into their bank account.
wow!lotto launched with different interactive games. For people who prefer traditional lottery games, there is “Keno” or “A moment of luck”.
Speaking at Esther Abu, Marketing Manager, wow!lotto Nigeria, who described the lottery game as modern, bold and expressive stated that the game has been designed for Nigerians who are explorative, competitive and desire to win big while they have fun.
“wow!lotto is the first of its kind in the country and we will continually demonstrate the brand’s purpose of providing Nigerians an opportunity to get the better life they desire as they play to win big up to N300,000,000 through our exciting lottery games,” she said.
“The Nigerian market is currently saturated with sport betting and traditional lottery companies. Following our success in other markets, we saw this as an opportunity to introduce a unique product to Nigeria – the first ever interactive gaming platform specially made for Nigerians,” Herbert Ezeamaka, wow!lotto Country Project Manager stated.
Also at the event which held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel and Suites in Ikeja, is Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamillah, Director-General for the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, who stated that the lottery and betting industry in Nigeria is experiencing enormous growth.
“I am excited that an innovation like wow!lotto has sprung up to empower Nigerians while they have fun.
“Nigerian Gaming market has a lot of players and at NLRC, our mission is to ensure that each player is abiding by the rules that guide the sector.
“For wow!lotto, they have met all the requirements to operate in Nigeria; hence, they have our full backing,” he added.
Gbajabianilla who spoke through Mr. Henry Uwadia, Director, Licensing & Operations, NLRC, added that the wow!lotto platform is user friendly and hoped that players can have fun while winning big.
Also speaking at event, was Dr. George Akume, Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs. Dr. Akume who spoke through Dr. Stella Maduka, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and intergovernmental affairs mentioned that what excites her about the wow!lotto brand is that the platform is very bright and interactive which is one feature that will definitely entice the female gender like me as well as lottery and betting lovers.
For those who are ready to try something new and dive into the exciting world of online lottery there are games with slots visualization such as “Vegas Lights” or “Lion’s Share”.
Each game offers huge jackpots and has its own win feature and winning combinations.wow!lotto strives to keep working on new games in different thematics to ensure that players continue getting a rich gaming experience.
The lottery is available on three platforms: iOS, Android and Web, so users can have a seamless gaming experience on both desktop and mobile devices. Players get to try a demo version of all games before betting with real money. First-rate animations, exciting winning combinations and gorgeously-designed icons are the elements of the game that keep players coming back for more.
For making deposits to place bets, players can pay seamlessly using different payment methods such as card, bank transfers, USSD etc; once payment is successful, the player’s wow!lotto account will be credited.
Users can also withdraw their winnings straight to their bank account at any time. These opportunities make the process of the game easy and convenient.wow!lottois tightly regulated so payout is guaranteed
In the coming months, we plan to launch additional exciting features to reward Nigerians. Some of which include: bonus games where users can win not only cash prizes for their games but also non cash prizes such as phones, smart TV, generators; referral program and Special draws where players will be able to win a sleek car
The interactive reality of wow!lotto is that it is full of instant winnings and genuine impressions!
To catch up on all the latest news on wow!lotto, follow @wowlotto on Instagram and @wowlotto_ng on Twitter and on Facebookwww.facebook.com/wowlotto.officialand visit our website www.wowlotto.ng.
Netflix has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion, a move analysts say will reshape the global entertainment industry.
Netflix
The deal, which includes Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Games, was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares for each WBD share.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the acquisition as “a defining moment” for the streaming giant, noting that the company intends to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations while expanding its production capacity.
“By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies with Netflix’s culture-defining titles, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling,” Sarandos said.
The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, following the planned spin-off of WBD’s TV networks division, Discovery Global, in 2026. Netflix projects annual cost savings of $2–3 billion by the third year after completion and expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share by year two.
Industry groups, including the Directors Guild of America and Cinema United, have raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters, while regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal over antitrust issues. Netflix has pledged to continue supporting theatrical releases, with Warner Bros.’ cinema commitments running through 2029.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hailed the agreement, saying it “combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love.”
Observers note that the acquisition comes 15 years after former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes dismissed Netflix as “the Albanian army,” underscoring the dramatic shift in the entertainment landscape.
A major shake‑up rocks viewers and subscribers of DSTV/GOTV as many channels are set to shut down and be removed on January 1, 2026.
The trigger for the upcoming shut‑down is a breakdown in negotiations between the owners of multiple global channels and the pay‑TV operator.
As of December 2025, the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and DStv/GOtv has expired and the two parties have not reached a renewal agreement.
Without a new carriage/distribution agreement, the channels belonging to WBD risk being pulled off the DStv/GOtv line‑up.
This is the most significant content cutback the service has seen in years.
The affected channels are:
Discovery Channel
TLC
Cartoonito
Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
Discovery Family
Paramount Africa is officially shutting down at the end of December 2025, drawing the curtain on more than two decades of operations in South Africa and Nigeria.
The company, which once reached over 100 million viewers across 52 African territories, confirmed it will close its doors as part of a massive global restructuring at its parent company, Paramount Global.
This is the same Paramount Africa behind channels like BET, MTV, MTV Base, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and more.
Its digital footprint has also been significant, with millions of monthly page views, social media engagements, and content partnerships across Africa.
But despite that scale, rising costs and a global strategic reset have caught up with the business.
Paramount’s retrenchment has been building for months.
Earlier this year, plans to launch a standalone Paramount+ app in South Africa were quietly shelved.
Then in August, the company said its content would remain available only via DStv and Showmax.
And last month, MultiChoice confirmed that BET Africa and MTV Base will disappear from DStv and GOtv on January 1, 2026, as Paramount Africa winds down entirely.
The shutdown is tied to aggressive cost-cutting after Paramount’s merger with Skydance. The company is targeting a 15% reduction in global staff and $3 billion in savings.
International divisions, including Africa, have taken the hardest hit as the business pivots away from linear TV and doubles down on a more streamlined streaming-first model.
At the same time, the global media landscape is being shaken by Warner Bros. Discovery’s chaotic auction. Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast have all submitted fresh bids for WBD, with some offers reportedly focusing on the studios-and-streaming division, home to HBO, HBO Max, DC, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Analysts say the crown jewel bundle could go for as much as $70 billion, a deal that would reshape Hollywood and accelerate the decline of traditional TV.
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