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National Lottery Authority

Also known as: NLA

National Lottery Authority — regulates lotteries and promotional draws in Ghana; paid GH¢10 million dividend to Finance Ministry in October 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The draw, which forms part of the three-month savings promotion, was conducted under the oversight of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), with representatives of the Authority emphasizing that the customer data submitted for participation was independently verified and validate …

    CalBank ‘Abakade Promo’ rewards 5 customers with GH¢25,000 in first draw
  3. Joy Online

    … ost important aspects of this Act is that it doesn’t leave a sports fund depending on one single source. “The fund draws from many sources, an annual allocation that will be approved by parliament, special sports lotteries that will be run with the NLA, National Lottery Authority …

    Ghana Sports Fund board engage media over project
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Board and Management have urged members of the Authority’s local staff union to return to work following renewed engagements aimed at resolving a dispute over salaries and income tax adjustments. …

    NLA says 12% salary offer remains on table, urges striking staff to return to work
  6. Joy Online

    The management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued an urgent call to its local staff union and workforce to immediately call off their sit-down strike and demonstration, urging employees to resume negotiations over an ongoing wage dispute that has led to industrial …

    NLA urges local union to halt strike, return to negotiation table over pay dispute
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Commission is the sole regulatory body for games of chance in Ghana, with the National Lottery Authority separately responsible for the National Lotto under the National Lotto Act, 2006. …

    Licensed or Not: What Every Ghanaian Bettor Should Check First
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The campaign draws were conducted under the supervision of officials from the National Lottery Authority (NLA), ensuring a transparent and credible winner selection process. …

    Absa Bank rewards Island Escape Campaign winners
  9. Joy Online

    … Reports had emerged that EOCO had detained Mr Awuku, a former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), over alleged corruption and financial irregularities linked to his tenure at the Authority. …

    Sammi Awuku denies reports of EOCO arrest
  10. July 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    … Weekly winners will be selected from all sixteen regions, giving customers across the country an equal opportunity to win regardless of location Every draw will be conducted under the supervision of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Caritas platform to ensure transparency and …

    Telecel Ghana Launches M’ahitti Promo
  12. Joy Online

    … Weekly winners will be selected from all sixteen regions, giving customers across the country an equal opportunity to win regardless of location Every draw will be conducted under the supervision of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the Caritas platform to ensure transpare …

    Telecel Ghana launches M’ahitti Promo; 3 new millionaires to emerge
  13. Joy Online

    … The initiative is supervised by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) on its Caritas Lottery platform to ensure transparency, integrity and fairness throughout the promotion.

    Telecel rewards 3 more customers with monthly cash prizes in Dream Car Promo
Business

Telecel M'ahitti Promo winners share stories of life-changing wins

The News

Since its June launch, Telecel's M'ahitti Promo has awarded over GH¢2 million in monthly, weekly, and daily prizes. Recent winners include Anita Addo, a Kumasi-based mother of four who won GH¢20,000 to help with school fees, and Leslie Johnson Adams, a Jasikan teacher, who also won GH¢20,000.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Telecel M'ahitti Promo winners share stories of life-changing wins

    Since its June launch, Telecel's M'ahitti Promo has awarded over GH¢2 million in monthly, weekly, and daily prizes. Recent winners include Anita Addo, a Kumasi-based mother of four who won GH¢20,000 to help with school fees, and Leslie Johnson Adams, a Jasikan teacher, who also won GH¢20,000.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. National Lottery Authority pays GH¢10m to Finance Ministry

    The National Lottery Authority has presented a GH¢10 million cheque to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund. The NLA Director-General said the payment shows that ongoing reforms are yielding results and that contributions to the national purse will grow significantly as these reforms mature.

    6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

  1. Financial economist questions minister's GH¢10m lottery benefit claim

    Dr. Razak Opoku, a former head of publications at the National Lottery Authority, challenged Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's statement downplaying lottery benefits to taxpayers, citing figures showing Ghanaian taxpayers received over GH¢153 million from KGL through the Ghana Revenue Authority and over GH¢173 million through the NLA in 2025.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. External consultant challenges Finance Minister's NLA dividend claims

    Dr. Razak Opoku, external consultant to KGL, disputed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's assertion that the NLA received only GH¢10 million in dividends, saying the state received broader financial benefits including more than GH¢153 million to the Ghana Revenue Authority and more than GH¢173 million to the NLA from KGL during the 2025 financial year.

    5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 2 October

  1. Finance Minister demands higher returns from National Lottery Authority

    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 →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Fidelity Bank marks 20th anniversary with celebration launch

    Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched activities to mark its 20th anniversary under the theme "Twenty Years of Audacious Steps," highlighting two decades of innovation and commitment to Ghana's socio-economic development. The bank, which began in 1998 as Fidelity Discount House with an initial capital of one million US dollar before becoming a universal bank in 2006, now serves 2.2 million people through its financial inclusion initiatives and has financed major projects in energy, housing and healthcare sectors.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

  1. Most fire hydrants in Accra's Ministries enclave non-functional

    An inspection by the Ghana National Fire Service found that only 5 of 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave in Accra were fully operational, with 23 non-functional and 2 recording low pressure. The Controller and Accountant General's Department had no fire hydrant on its premises.

    28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Fire Service finds five working hydrants in Accra Ministries enclave

    The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command inspected about 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave and found only five fully functional, with two recording low water pressure and 23 non-functional. The inspection, conducted with Ghana Water Limited ahead of the fire season, also found the Controller and Accountant General's Department had no hydrant on its premises.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. GNFS finds 23 faulty fire hydrants in Accra Ministries enclave

    The Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Water Limited inspected about 30 fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave and found only five fully operational; 23 were non-functional, raising concerns about water supplies for firefighting emergencies.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. The Luckiest Seasonal Draw 2026 launches with expanded rewards

    The 2026 edition of The Luckiest Seasonal Draw has launched in Accra with new reward packages, including The Luckiest Gift Promo (guaranteed gifts for GH¢100 ticket purchases), a Three-Draw Reward Scheme, and a Community Draw. The lottery, organised by GeniusLoci Limited and regulated by the National Lottery Authority, runs from September 22 to December 19, 2026.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. The Luckiest lottery doubles Ultimate Draw prize multiplier to 1,000

    The Luckiest Seasonal Draw has launched its fourth season with the multiplier on its Ultimate Draw increased from 500 to 1,000, alongside new reward schemes. The 2026 edition runs from September 22 to December 19, 2026, and is organised by GeniusLoci Limited under regulation of the National Lottery Authority.

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 21 September

  1. CalBank rewards five customers with GH¢5,000 each in savings promo

    Five CalBank customers each won GH¢5,000 in the first monthly draw of the CalBank Abakade Promo, a three-month savings promotion held on 15 September 2026 and overseen by the National Lottery Authority. The campaign is designed to encourage customers to develop positive savings habits while rewarding loyalty.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Societe Generale Ghana launches deposit campaign with GH¢200,000 prize

    Societe Generale Ghana has launched a "Deposit and Win Promo" campaign running from September to December 2026, offering a GH¢200,000 cash prize to customers who deposit GH¢500 or multiples of it. The campaign includes three mini draws offering GH¢10,000 each in October, November, and December 2026, with a grand draw in March 2027 for the main prize.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ghana Sports Fund board briefs journalists on funding mandate

    The Ghana Sports Fund held a press engagement with the Ghana Journalist Association to explain its role in supporting sports development through sustainable, transparent funding drawn from multiple sources including parliamentary allocations, sports lotteries, betting company fees, and event proceeds.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. NLA offers 12% salary increase, urges striking staff to resume work

    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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. NLA offers 12% raise; union seeks 17% over pay dispute

    The National Lottery Authority urged its staff union to end a sit-down strike and return to wage negotiations. Management granted a 12 per cent salary increase for 2026, below the union's demand for 17 per cent, citing unpaid tax arrears of over five million Ghana cedis covering 2016–2022 that the Authority agreed to settle with the Ghana Revenue Authority.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Licensed versus unlicensed betting platforms in Ghana

    Sports betting has grown rapidly in Ghana, but many bettors do not understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed operators. Licensed platforms operate under regulatory oversight and offer recourse for disputes, while unlicensed ones operate without obligation to Ghanaian authorities.

    21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 17 August

  1. Absa Bank concludes Island Escape Campaign, rewards 13 customers

    Absa Bank Ghana has concluded its Island Escape Campaign, rewarding 13 customers with travel experiences: four won all-expenses-paid trips for two to Mauritius, and nine received fully sponsored weekend trips to Ghana's premier resorts. Customers earned entries by spending a minimum of GH¢350 using an Absa debit or credit card.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Sammi Awuku denies EOCO arrest allegations over NLA tenure

    Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Telecel Ghana launches M'ahitti Promo with three millionaire winners

    Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 M'ahitti Promo campaign, which will award GH¢1 million to three customers over four months, along with 12,000 daily prizes of GH¢100 and 48 weekly prizes of GH¢20,000. The promotion is designed to encourage greater use of Telecel's digital ecosystem and reward customer loyalty across the country.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Telecel Ghana launches M'ahitti Promo with three millionaire prizes

    Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 M'ahitti Promo campaign to award GH¢1 million each to three lucky customers over four months, alongside daily and weekly prizes totalling GH¢100 and GH¢20,000 respectively. The promotion, organised with Kunim Global, aims to encourage use of Telecel's digital ecosystem and reward customer loyalty across all regions.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Telecel awards monthly cash prizes in ongoing Dream Car Promo

    Three Telecel customers won monthly cash prizes (GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, and GH¢2,000) in the second monthly draw of the 15th cycle of the Telecel Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion offering weekly and monthly cash rewards and a 4×4 vehicle every six months.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NLA and Fidelity Bank deploy 5,000 modern POS terminals nationwide

    The National Lottery Authority, partnering with Fidelity Bank and technology partner Blue Penguin, is rolling out 5,000 modern POS terminals across Ghana to replace ageing 2G technology. The upgrade is intended to improve network connectivity, speed up transactions, increase instant prize payments, and strengthen the NLA's competitiveness in the lottery market.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NLA targets fully paperless lottery operations by July 2026

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Ghana loses GH¢1bn yearly to illegal lottery operators

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Telecel Dream Car Promo adds monthly cash rewards

    Telecel has introduced monthly cash rewards alongside its existing SMS-based Dream Car Promo, which runs in six-month cycles and offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a brand-new 4×4 vehicle as grand prize. The first batch of monthly winners received cash prizes at the Telecel Headquarters.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Telecel introduces monthly cash prizes in Dream Car Promo

    Telecel has begun distributing monthly cash rewards to winners of its Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion running since 2018 that also offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a grand prize 4×4 vehicle every six months. The 15th cycle, which started in March 2026, will end in August 2026.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana Lotto Operators Association defends KGL market dominance position

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in revenue generation, urging stakeholders not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by 29 licensed private lotto operators to KGL's over GHS 173 million contribution.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

  1. Lotto operators challenge KGL-NLA payment comparisons as incomplete

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association disputes comparisons of KGL Technology Limited's GH¢173 million contribution to the National Lottery Authority against the GH¢44.9 million paid by 29 licensed Private Lotto Operators, arguing such assessments overlook employment creation, infrastructure investment, tax payments, and broader economic impact, and that the two entities operate under different arrangements.

    15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Ghana lotto operators defend their role in economy

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has defended licensed Private Lotto Operators' contributions to the economy, arguing that recent comparisons between their GH¢44.9 million licence fees and KGL Technology Limited's reported GH¢173 million contribution present a misleading picture because the two entities operate under different conditions, with KGL enjoying exclusive access to a dedicated USSD platform.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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