The internet arrived in Nigeria in 1995. Since then the country has experienced a constant increase of internet users. The number of active internet users in 2019 was over 113 million. In March 2020, it rose to 135 million and experts predicted that by 2023, 9 out of 10 Nigerians will have internet access.
It forced almost all Nigerians to stay at home for extended periods. This meant that the only way they could get things such as supplies, information, education, entertainment, and even socializing with others was via online platforms. Needless to say, this also meant that internet usage numbers would skyrocket.Online entertainment service providers reported mind-boggling increases in traffic during the lockdown.
Nigerians have a long tradition when it comes to games of chance and the lockdown limited their access to these. However, it also opened new online casino horizons. Most of Nigeria’s internet traffic is now localized with 70% of all traffic coming from local exchange points. This is important because local exchanges mean faster internet speeds at a lower cost.