Hierarchy of Courts in Nigeria

25/11/2024 19 min Temporada 1

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Episode Synopsis

These sources detail the Nigerian court system's structure and hierarchy, from the Supreme Court to lower courts like magistrate and customary courts. They explain the jurisdiction of each court level, including original and appellate jurisdictions. Several sources focus on the Supreme Court's role in constitutional interpretation,  describing various methods of statutory interpretation employed. Finally, one source provides a handbook for navigating the Small Claims Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, outlining procedures for filing claims, serving summons, and enforcing judgments.