🇳🇬 Resources for Nigeria
Gambling Debt Help — Nigeria
Practical first steps and free local resources for people in Nigeria whose finances have been damaged by gambling. The tools on this site work everywhere. The resources below are specific to Nigeria. Problem gambling affects an estimated 1–6% of adults worldwide, so whatever brought you here, you are far from the only one.
The 30-Day Financial Reset Kit works everywhere.
An instant-download PDF system: debt organizer, survival budget, creditor script, 30-day plan. $20 USD. Works for any currency and any country's debt system.
Free help in Nigeria
Local helplines and services
These are free, government-funded or registered charity services. No referral fees. No affiliate relationship.
SURPIN — 08002255255
Substance Use Research and Prevention Initiative of Nigeria. Free counselling referrals for addiction-related harm including gambling. Calls are confidential.
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI)
Free mental health support and referrals across Nigeria. Gambling harm affects mental health — MANI can connect you with counsellors.
Consumer Protection Council — 0800 266 700
Federal government agency. If you were misled by a gambling operator, CPC handles consumer complaints.
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
Nigeria's gambling regulator. If a licensed operator has treated you unfairly, complaints go here.
Nigeria-specific context
What's different about gambling debt in Nigeria
Nigeria does not yet have a dedicated 24/7 gambling helpline on the scale of the US or UK. SURPIN and MANI are the best starting points for counselling referrals. This is a genuine gap, and the resources above are the most reliable free options currently available.
Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing sports betting markets in Africa, particularly among young men. The financial damage is real and widely experienced. You are not alone in this, and the shame that comes with it is not yours to carry alone.
The 30-Day Financial Reset Kit is printable and currency-agnostic. Creditor script language, debt triage, and budget tools all apply regardless of currency or country. The $20 USD price converts to approximately ₦30,000 depending on the current rate.
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Start with the free tools
The Debt Payoff Calculator and the Start Here guide work for any country. Free, private, no account.
After the Bet is a self-help content resource, not a financial advisor, therapist, or crisis service. If you are in crisis, contact the NCPG Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or dial/text 988. See our full disclaimer.