The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly.
Daily Intel recalls that Lagos alongside other States had in 2008 contested the powers of the federal government to legislate on issues related to lottery and games, arguing that it does poses exclusive jurisdiction on the matter.
In the Judgment unanimously delivered by seven-member, the apex court held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance.
The court held that such powers only reside with the state Houses of Assembly, which possess exclusive jurisdiction over lottery and games of chance.
In the lead judgment by Justice Mohammed Idris, ordered that the National Lottery Act 2005 should no longer be enforced in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in respect of which the National Assembly is empowered to make laws.
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