Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu): Complete Guide

Last updated: May 2026

Premier Lotto Limited, operating under the widely recognised Baba Ijebu brand, is Nigeria’s oldest and most established lottery operator. This complete guide covers Premier Lotto’s history, game portfolio, how to play, how to check results, and how to claim prizes.

About Premier Lotto and the Baba Ijebu Brand

Premier Lotto Limited was founded in the 1960s and is the company behind the Baba Ijebu lottery brand that has become synonymous with lottery gaming in Nigeria. With over four decades of uninterrupted operation, Premier Lotto holds the distinction of being the country’s most trusted and most widely recognised lottery operator.

The Baba Ijebu brand represents the entire Premier Lotto game portfolio — a collection of named draw games each with their own schedule and characteristics, all using the 5/90 draw format.

Premier Lotto Game Portfolio

Premier Lotto operates the most extensive game portfolio of any Nigerian lottery operator. The named game variants under the Baba Ijebu umbrella include:

• Metro: One of the most frequently drawn Baba Ijebu games, running multiple times daily
• Mega: A separate draw series with its own schedule
• Bonanza: A popular game with a distinct draw schedule
• Fortune: One of the original Premier Lotto game brands
• King: A major draw in the Baba Ijebu portfolio
• Gold: Premium-positioned game within the portfolio
• Jackpot: The flagship high-stakes draw game
• Club Master: Premium game format with larger prize pools
• Bingo: Bingo-format lottery draw
• Fair Chance: A player-friendly game format
• Enugu: Regional game with strong southeastern popularity
• 06: Six-number format game
• International: Additional draw series

All games use the 5/90 draw format — five numbers drawn from 1 to 90 per session — but each has its own draw schedule, timing, and player community.

How to Play Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu)

Baba Ijebu can be played through three channels:

Retail agents: Premier Lotto has the most extensive retail agent network of any Nigerian operator, with terminals available in virtually every city and state. Visit an authorised agent, select your game and numbers, choose your bet type, and pay your stake. Your ticket is printed from the terminal at the moment of purchase.

Online at premierlotto.com.ng: Create an account, complete KYC verification, fund your wallet, and place bets through the official website.

USSD: Check the official website for the current USSD shortcode for mobile play without internet access.

Bet Types and Payouts

Premier Lotto uses the same bet type structure as other Nigerian 5/90 lottery operators:

• Direct (Nap 1): One number must appear in the draw
• Nap 2: Two specific numbers must both be drawn
• Nap 3: Three specific numbers must all be drawn
• Perm combinations: Cover multiple combinations within a larger selection
• Banker: A number must appear in a specific draw position

Payout multipliers for each bet type are available at agent terminals and on the official platform. Maximum payout limits per day apply.

How to Check Baba Ijebu Results

• Official website: premierlotto.com.ng
• Official social media channels (Facebook and Twitter/X)
• Authorised retail agent terminals
• GoldenChanceLotto.com.ng (third-party aggregator)

How to Claim Prizes

Small prizes are paid by retail agents on presentation of the winning ticket. Larger prizes require a visit to the nearest Premier Lotto office with the original winning ticket and valid government-issued ID. Contact customer care through the official website for the claims process specific to your prize size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baba Ijebu and Premier Lotto the same company?

Yes. Premier Lotto Limited is the operating company. Baba Ijebu is the widely recognised brand name for all Premier Lotto’s lottery games. The terms are used interchangeably throughout Nigeria.

What makes Premier Lotto different from other operators?

Scale and history primarily. Premier Lotto has the largest agent network, the most game variants, and the longest operating history in Nigerian lottery. For players who value accessibility through retail agents and familiarity, it is the default choice.

Are all Baba Ijebu game draws fair?

Yes. Premier Lotto is licensed by the NLRC and subject to regulatory oversight on draw integrity. Draws are conducted using regulated procedures designed to ensure genuine randomness.