People who have lived in Nigeria for a while know the name Baba Ijebu. The brand has been a part of the country’s betting culture for a long time, even before online platforms became popular. The website babaijebu.ng is built on the long-standing tradition of lotteries. Right now, most of the action is still about buying NAP tickets, checking the results, and cashing in on winnings. The platform is changing, though. A sports section is now being built, and Baba Ijebu is preparing for a bigger online presence beyond lotto.
This review covers how the current online experience works for local players, including what’s ready, what’s still in the works, and where the platform is headed.
First Impressions and Website Experience
The first thing you notice is how valuable the online platform appears to be. It keeps the heavy graphics to a minimum and makes it easy to get around by showing you how to deposit, withdraw, view results, and more. The instructions are clear and written for both new and experienced bettors.
You can tell the site is still under construction. The lotto section is well-developed, but the sportsbook still feels like it’s “under construction.” But nothing is broken or hard to understand; the parts that are still being worked on just don’t have the same depth yet.
Structure of Registration and Wallet
It’s easy to sign up:
- You pick a username
- Give your email
- Make a password
- Verify your age
You don’t have to deal with a lot of extra fields. Once you log in, though, something interesting happens: Baba Ijebu has three wallets.
The FAQs explain this setup, but to put it simply:
- Cash Wallet: money comes from direct deposits
- Card Wallet: for deposits made with cards and ATMs
- BankIT Wallet: for deposits made through the banking platform
At first, the idea is to separate deposit channels to make payouts easier to handle. It isn’t hard once you get the hang of it.
Lotto: The Heart of the Platform
This is where Baba Ijebu still rules. The online lottery is like the regular ones Nigerians are used to, such as Premier Mark II, Premier VAG, Premier Midweek, Premier Lucky, and more. You can choose numbers between 1 and 90 for each draw. The NAP2 ticket type is still the most popular, and if you pick two correct numbers, you win 240 times your stake.
Other types of tickets are:
- NAP3, which pays 2,100×
- NAP4 pays 6,000 times
- NAP5 pays 44,000 times
Everything is easy to understand. You choose your draw, pick your numbers, set your stake, and then add the ticket to your betslip. The minimum bet is ₦50, and the maximum is ₦50,000, which is how it has always been.
For people who used to play Baba Ijebu at roadside kiosks, the online version is a more convenient way to play the game they already know.
Payments and Deposit Options
Depending on how you add money to your wallet, deposits are split across different channels.
Cash (ATM, card, or USSD)
- Flutterwave
- CoralPay
- Quickteller / Interswitch
- The GTBank App
- Transfer at an ATM
- Options for USSD
When users deposit money, the platform reminds them to double-check their username, as funds are deposited into their wallet immediately. Customer support is there if something goes wrong.
The deposit section works well and covers the primary payment methods that Nigerian bettors use every day.
Withdrawals
You can only withdraw money by bank transfer to a bank account in your name.
It’s easy to do:
- Go to the Wallet
- Press Withdraw
- Put in the amount
- Give your account name and number
- Choose your bank
- Send in the request
The platform says withdrawals are instant, but they might not be processed all at once. The rules are clear:
- Your account name and your bank account name must match.
- You can’t withdraw money from mobile money accounts.
- You can’t withdraw more than you have in your wallet right now.
There are no withdrawal fees, which is a big plus compared to some Nigerian operators who quietly add fees.
Sports Betting: It’s Early, but It Looks Good
The sportsbook is part of Baba Ijebu, which still feels under construction. The structure is there, and the menus load fine, but the depth and variety of options that you find on bigger betting sites aren’t all there yet.
This isn’t always a bad thing; it’s just something to keep in mind. It looks like the platform is preparing to offer complete sports betting options. When it’s done, it will give Nigerians a single place to play both lotto and sports.
For now, the lotto side will be cleaner, and the sports side will keep growing in the background.
How to Get in Touch with Customer Service
Customer service is one area where Baba Ijebu already acts like a mature platform. They give you several ways to get in touch with them:
You can reach the operator by email at support@babaijebu.ng or by phone at 09091234535 or 01-4663270. Our office is at 112 Funsho Williams Avenue, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos.
- Twitter: @playbabaijebu
- Facebook: facebook.com/playbabaijebu
Support is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You won’t have any trouble getting in touch with someone through email, phone, or social media.
App Availability
You can download the Android app directly. The site provides step-by-step instructions for enabling “unknown sources” to install it, since it isn’t on the Play Store yet.
The app works and looks like the website. It’s more of a companion for lottery players than a full betting app, but it works.
Last Thoughts
Baba Ijebu online is still primarily a lotto site, and that part of the site works well. Everything, from picking draws to checking results and taking out winnings, is well-organized, easy to understand, and open.
On the other hand, the sportsbook is clearly still in its early stages. You might feel the limits if you are only coming to bet on sports. But if you’ve been playing Baba Ijebu for a long time or just want to access the traditional draws online, the platform already offers a clean, reliable experience.
The site’s trustworthiness stems from its communication channels, a long history of good service, and an easy deposit and withdrawal process. Newer operators usually need years to build this level of trust.
Baba Ijebu may have one of the best mixes of lottery and sports betting in Nigeria once the sportsbook becomes a full-fledged product.