Cynthia Areh

Cynthia Areh

Sports Writer

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Cynthia Areh is a power-packed international broadcast journalist with over 14 years of trailblazing experience in reporting, anchoring, and producing high-octane primetime daily newscasts.

Latest Articles by Cynthia Areh

Exclusive: How Tinubu's Ministry Merger Could Reshape Nigeria's Multi-billion Naira Betting Industry

Sports Betting

Exclusive: How Tinubu's Ministry Merger Could Reshape Nigeria's Multi-billion Naira Betting Industry

The decision to scrap the Ministry of Sports Development in Nigeria has implications for the sports betting industry. Veteran Toyin Ibitoye believes the move is due to financial constraints and hopes for a grassroots-focused National Sports Commission. He emphasizes the importance of betting integrity and private sector involvement in advancing the sports sector. The merger could signal a transformative era for Nigeria's sports landscape, with potential for growth and development.

Cynthia Areh

2024-12-12

Game Changer: How Nigeria's New Tax Rules Could Reshape Sports Betting

Sports Betting

Game Changer: How Nigeria's New Tax Rules Could Reshape Sports Betting

As 2024 ends, Nigerian sports betting faces a new tax regime set for 2025. Experts warn taxing players could drive them to illegal operators, while urging the government to focus on operators instead. The rushed regulation could create chaos in the gaming industry. Time for a re-evaluation.

Cynthia Areh

2024-12-09

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Sports Betting

"Winning Big or Losing It All?” The Pros and Cons of Integrating Gaming into Nigeria's Classrooms

Should gaming be part of financial literacy in Nigeria's schools? Explore the debate on its potential to teach risk management and responsibility versus concerns about addiction and youth vulnerability

Cynthia Areh

2024-11-18

1win: The Daring New Players Betting Big on Nigeria's Sports Gaming Scene

Sports Betting

1win: The Daring New Players Betting Big on Nigeria's Sports Gaming Scene

1win enters Nigeria's sports gaming market, challenging industry norms with bold strategies and strong community-focused commitments. Amid regulatory shifts, 1win and the LSLGA are reshaping Nigeria's i-gaming landscape with innovative growth and responsible gaming.

Cynthia Areh

2024-10-29

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Sports Betting

Surviving the Storm: Nigerian Sports Betting Platforms Fight for Their Lives

Explore how Nigerian sports betting platforms like Frapapabet and Yanga Sports are navigating economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Cynthia Areh

2024-06-12

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Sports Betting

Breaking the Odds: The Rise of Women in Nigeria's Sports Betting Industry

Explore the rise of women in Nigeria's sports betting industry, with trailblazers like Olabimpe Akingba reshaping corporate cultures, championing responsible gaming, and driving diversity and innovation in i-gaming.

Cynthia Areh

2024-10-04

Cynthia Areh

A master storyteller with an unparalleled knack for generating gripping story ideas, Areh is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to researching, writing, and editing broadcast-ready packages under immense deadline pressure. Currently blazing a path at Arise TV, Lagos, as a News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer, Areh commands the screen, anchoring prime-time programs on a weekly basis. Her interviews are masterclasses in engagement, fueled by in-depth research across a diverse range of topics from politics and energy to banking and oil & gas, plus sports