Abuja, Nigeria – The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005, declaring it unconstitutional. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Idris, unanimously agreed that the National Assembly overstepped its bounds by legislating on lottery and games of chance.
According to the court, the National Assembly only has the power to make laws for the Federal Capital Territory, and not for the individual states. The exclusive jurisdiction over lottery and games of chance lies with the state Houses of Assembly.
This ruling effectively renders the National Lottery Act 2005 unenforceable in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory. The National Lottery Regulatory Commission, established by the Act, will likely be impacted by this decision.
The court’s judgment is a significant development in the regulation of lottery and gaming activities in Nigeria. It is expected to have far-reaching implications for the industry and its stakeholders.
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