The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005, declaring it unconstitutional.<\/p>\n
In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, the apex court ruled that the National Assembly lacks the authority to legislate on matters relating to lottery and games of chance.<\/p>\n
Justice Mohammed Idris, delivering the judgment on behalf of a seven-member panel, held that only state Houses of Assembly have the exclusive power to regulate lotteries and games of chance within their jurisdictions.<\/p>\n
The judgment follows a 2008 lawsuit filed by Lagos State and other plaintiffs challenging the federal government\u2019s control over the sector.<\/p>\n
The court further ruled that the National Lottery Act 2005 is void and unenforceable in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory, where the National Assembly retains legislative authority.<\/p>\n
This landmark ruling reaffirms the constitutional autonomy of states over specific legislative domains and is expected to reshape the regulatory framework for lotteries and games of chance across Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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