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Supreme Court Ruling on Lottery Legislation
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified the National Lottery Act of 2005, asserting that the National Assembly lacks the authority to legislate on lotteries and games of chance, except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The judgment followed a suit filed in 2008 by the Lagos State government and other states, ultimately leading to a unanimous decision from a seven-member panel.
The court clarified that the state houses of assembly hold exclusive jurisdiction over matters related to lotteries and games of chance, thereby reshaping the legislative landscape concerning gambling in Nigeria.