Petition Urges Senate to Limit Central Gaming Bill to FCT
A petition has been submitted urging the Nigerian Senate to restrict the Central Gaming Bill's jurisdiction to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) only. The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) raised concerns about the bill's potential impact on state control and fiscal federalism if extended beyond the FCT.
The bill, which aims to create a single regulatory framework for gaming nationwide, has faced opposition from state regulators who fear a loss of autonomy and revenue. The petition, addressed to Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, argues that the bill's passage would infringe on state rights and disrupt Nigeria's federal structure, citing a Supreme Court judgment supporting their stance.
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