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Mohammed Abdul-Salam — Director-General of Ghana's National Lottery Authority, addressing illegal gambling and contract reviews in 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has provided an update on the status of the contractual agreement between the NLA and KGL Technology Limited, following a presidential directive for its review and possible renegotiation. …
Presidency backs NLA-KGL contract – NLA BossThe National Lottery Authority has paid GH¢10 million to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund, which management describes as evidence that ongoing reforms are generating results. The Authority is also implementing measures including requiring private lotto operators to migrate to Point of Sale terminals and establishing independent revenue-monitoring systems.
14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Lottery Authority has paid GH¢10 million to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund, which management describes as evidence that ongoing reforms are generating results. The Authority is also implementing measures including requiring private lotto operators to migrate to Point of Sale terminals and establishing independent revenue-monitoring systems.
14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has received a GH¢10 million dividend from the National Lottery Authority, the first payment in several years, but says the state deserves more. The Ministry is reviewing agreements that have limited the Authority's returns to the government, with the review expected to be completed this month.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The campaign of NPP National Organiser aspirant Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover rejected claims that fellow candidate Mustapha Salam withdrew from the race due to external pressure or party intervention, saying Salam's decision was based on his own assessment of his prospects. The statement said Titus-Glover remains focused on his campaign ahead of the NPP National Executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority Board and Management have urged staff union members to return to work after a sit-down strike on August 24 over salary increments for 2026 and income tax adjustments. The NLA said it had reached consensus with the union and stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues, with management saying the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will implement a 12% salary increase.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority says it will transition to a fully paperless lottery system by end of July 2026, deploying point-of-sale machines with Fidelity Bank to eliminate manual transaction recording and compel electronic staking across the country.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority's director-general said Ghana loses over GH¢1 billion annually to illegal gaming activities, depriving the state of revenue for development initiatives. He urged industry stakeholders to intensify efforts against illegal gambling.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Lottery Authority's local union has issued formal notice of intent to strike from June 24, 2026, citing deplorable working conditions, lack of office equipment, faulty air conditioning, and unhygienic facilities. The union said it will proceed with a total shutdown if a satisfactory agreement is not reached by June 19, 2026.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
At the 2026 European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, Morocco, Ghana's NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam called on members of European Lotteries and the African Lotteries Association to intensify efforts against illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies to combat illegal practices.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Director-General of Ghana's National Lottery Authority addressed European Lotteries and African Lotteries Association members at the 2026 EL Industry Days in Morocco, urging a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling and protect economies from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies against illegal operators.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, the NLA Director-General urged members to combat illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," aims to foster collaboration between Europe and Africa on gaming industry challenges, responsible gaming, and strategies against illegal practices.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said a presidential directive-ordered review of the NLA's contractual agreement with KGL Technology Limited has been completed, and the Presidency has affirmed the NLA's mandate to enter into such agreements. He noted that negotiations are ongoing to improve the State's revenue returns from the contract.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →