Supreme_Court_of_Nigeria Nullifies NIWA Act Sections
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026
The ruling by the India — Supreme Court of India>>> is expected to have significant implications for waterfront development, land reclamation, urban planning, environmental regulation, and revenue generation in Nigeria — Lagos State>>> and other coastal states. It clarifies the constitutional boundaries between federal and state powers, potentially boosting investor confidence in state-controlled land projects.
The India — Supreme Court of India>>> delivered a landmark judgment in a constitutional dispute between Nigeria — Lagos State>>> and the Nigeria>>>, declaring Sections 12 and 13 of the Nigeria — National Inland Waterways Authority>>> (NIWA) Act unconstitutional. The court ruled that the Nigeria>>> cannot control lands adjoining waterways for non-navigational purposes within states, affirming state governments' authority over such areas. A perpetual injunction was issued restraining the Nigeria>>> from dealing with these lands. While Nigeria — Lagos State>>> achieved a major victory, the court declined to invalidate Sections 10 and 11 of the NIWA Act, maintaining federal authority over navigation and declared federal waterways. This decision, with a 5-2 split on some issues, is expected to significantly impact land administration, urban planning, and revenue generation in coastal states across Nigeria.
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