The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court of appeal in the land[1]. Hence, decisions made by this court are final in Nigeria. There is no further court of appeal.
As a consequence of this, Read More…
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Tag: Judicial Review
THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
THE JUDICIARY IN SEPARATION OF POWERS
THE JUDICIARY
The judicial powers of the federation shall be vested in the courts which are established by the constitution;S.6(1) CFRN. These include the power to adjudicate between individuals and between persons and the government s. 6(6). It also extends to interpretation of the constitution (ibid: s. 231(1)). In all, the decision of the court, especially the Supreme Court is final and binding on all authorities and persons in the federation except in Read More…