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Supreme Court of Nigeria
Highest court of Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court.[1][2]
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Supreme Court of Nigeria | |
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Established | 1 October 1963; 60 years ago (1963-10-01) |
Jurisdiction | Nigeria |
Location | Three Arms Zone, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria |
Composition method | Presidential nomination with confirmation by the senate |
Authorized by | Constitution of Nigeria |
Judge term length | Life tenure with mandatory retirement at the age of 70 |
Number of positions | 21 |
Website | www |
Chief Justice of Nigeria | |
Currently | Olukayode Ariwoola |
Since | 27 June 2022 |
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