Exclusive jurisdiction

Question 1

233(1)

Answer 1

Exclusive jurisdiction to hear appeals from CA

Question 2

240

Answer 2

Court of appeal to hear appeals from all superior courts of record and also all court martial/court tribunals as prescribed by NA

Question 3

Federal High court

Answer 3

Civil and criminal matters relating to specific issues

Question 4

“Notwithstanding anyrhing to the contrary”

Answer 4

If another law appears to give jurisdiction to another court, the FHC is still the only court wirh authority over those matters

Question 5

Kagoma Lawal v. Gov Kaduna State

Answer 5

“Notwithstanding to the contrary”

Question 6

251(1)

Answer 6

List out key areas where the Federal High court has exclusive jurisdiction

Question 7

251(1)

Answer 7

RBC
IAAAD
WIA

Question 8

251(2)

Answer 8

Has jurisdiction in treason, treasonable felony and other related matters

Question 9

251(3)

Answer 9

Jurisdiction over criminal matters as entrenched in 251(1)

Question 10

251(4)

Answer 10

Jurisdiction over legislative seats

Question 11

251(4)

Answer 11

Where seat of senate has become vacant
Defects to another party, resigns, recalled or doesnt meet eligibility requirements