The Supreme Court has ruled that Sections 12 and 13 of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Act are unconstitutional, thereby affirming the rights of state governments over waterfront lands for non-navigational purposes. This decision effectively restrains the Federal Government from exerting control over these lands, reinforcing the principle of state authority in managing resources within their jurisdictions. The ruling is considered a significant development in the ongoing discourse regarding federal and state powers in Nigeria.
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