Tinubu says he will not approve Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu said he would not assent to the Central Gaming Bill, which the National Assembly approved on 2 December. The bill would give the federal government authority over lotteries and gaming across the states and the Federal Capital Territory; Tinubu said those matters fall within state powers.
The bill's proposed transfer of lottery and gaming authority to the federal government will not proceed with presidential assent withheld.