Tinubu declines assent to Central Gaming Bill
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to Nigeria's Central Gaming Bill, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority said. The authority said the decision upholds the 1999 Constitution's reservation of lotteries and gaming to the states, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in November 2024.
Why it matters
The refused assent upholds the Constitution's reservation of lotteries and gaming to the states, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Tinubu declines assent to Central Gaming Bill”, 26 January 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/tinubu-declines-assent-to-central-gaming-bill/