Nigeria state gaming regulators discuss Supreme Court jurisdiction ruling
The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria met on 28 November 2024 to discuss a Supreme Court ruling on gaming and lottery oversight. The ruling invalidated the National Lottery Act’s claim to regulate gaming and lotteries nationwide and affirmed state jurisdiction, according to the federation’s account. Representatives from 24 member states attended.
The ruling places gaming regulation within state jurisdiction, shaping the regulatory framework operators must navigate across Nigeria.