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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the year the current Nigerian Constitution came into force.

The Constitution being used in Nigeria at present as amended, came into force in:

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Nigerian Legal System

Understanding the type of legal system on which the Nigerian Constitution is based.

The Nigerian Constitution is based on the type of legal system that is called ……………………………….

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifying the next court in the appeal process after the Court of Appeal.

Appeal lies from the Court of Appeal to ……………………………….

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the highest court in Nigeria.

The highest Court in Nigeria is the:
A. Judicial Council
B. State Court of Appeal
C. Federal Court of Appeal
D. Court of Arbitration
E. Supreme Court

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SB – Q1B – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the special courts created by statute in Nigeria for handling specific matters.

Under the Nigerian legal system, there are special courts created by statute to adjudicate on specific matters. State the courts that are created by law to handle the following matters:

i. Labour matters;
ii. Offences committed by infants;
iii. Election petitions.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Nigerian Legal System

List and explain five key characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Explain FIVE characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Nigerian Legal System

This question tests the knowledge of the supreme statute binding all authorities in Nigeria.

The supreme statute that is binding on all authorities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is:

A. The Interpretation Act
B. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act
C. The Independent Corrupt Practices Act
D. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
E. The National Assembly Service Commission Act

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Nigerian Legal System

Identify and explain four fundamental rights in the Nigerian Constitution.

“Fundamental rights” are provided for in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. You are required to state any FOUR Fundamental rights contained in the Constitution.

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1a – Nigerian Legal System

Question on matters where the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal have exclusive jurisdiction.

In Nigeria, Courts are arranged in hierarchy for settlement of disputes. The jurisdiction of the various courts is provided for in the Constitution. Some are original, while others are exclusive and appellate in nature.

You are required to:

State FOUR matters in which:
i. The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction
ii. The Court of Appeal has exclusive jurisdiction (8 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifies the supreme law of Nigeria.

The supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is _____________________.

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BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Nigerian Legal System

Defining Nigerian legal terms and advising on audit obligations for a limited liability partnership under CAMA 2020.

a. Nigerian courts are enjoined to apply the common law of England, doctrines of equity, and statutes of general application that were in force on the 1st of January 1900.

Required:

  • Define:
    i. Common law (1 Mark)
    ii. Equity (1 Mark)
    iii. Statutes of general application (1 Mark)

b. Mercy and Samuel, who are the only partners of a limited liability partnership, are protesting a demand letter served on them for the payment of the sum of N500,000 each by the Corporate Affairs Commission for failure to audit the partnership’s account for the immediate past year and failure to file annual returns for the same period. They are protesting on the grounds that they are not a company and, therefore, not liable to file annual returns, and that the Corporate Affairs Commission has no right to demand the audit. They have approached you as a professional to advise them.

Required:
Advise the partners in line with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 on:

i. The Corporate Affairs Commission’s demand for the partnership’s audit (4 Marks)
ii. Whether or not the partnership was under a legal duty to file annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (4 Marks)

c. A limited liability partnership must have a designated partner.

Required:
What shall a designated partner be responsible for? (4 Marks)

d. ADR is the abbreviation for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Required:

i. Explain briefly Alternative Dispute Resolution (2 Marks)
ii. State THREE mechanisms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifying offences covered by the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015.

Which of the following offences is NOT provided for in the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015?
A. Hacking computer systems
B. Cyber-bullying
C. Trafficking in persons
D. Child pornography offences
E. Identity theft

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BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifying actions that are classified as crimes in Nigeria.

Which of the following is NOT an offence?
A. Stealing
B. Burglary
C. Affray
D. Negligence
E. Robbery

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q5a – Nigerian Legal System

Stating the features of a district court in the Nigerian legal system.

The Nigerian court system recognizes various courts in different parts of the country.

Required:
State five features of a District Court.

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Nigerian Legal System

Explaining the limitations of cash transactions under the Money Laundering Act.

The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act stipulates guidelines to regulate funds transfers by individuals and corporate bodies.

Required:
i. Limitation of cash transactions by corporate bodies (2 Marks)
ii. Limitation for international transfer of foreign currencies (2 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify which court is of co-ordinate jurisdiction with the Federal High Court.

Which of the following courts is of co-ordinate jurisdiction with the Federal High Court?

A. High Court
B. Sharia Court
C. Area Court
D. Court of Appeal
E. Supreme Court

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q4a – Nigerian Legal System

State four statutes that contain provisions against bribery in Nigeria.

Bribery is an offence against the government and the public.

Required:
State any FOUR statutes that contain provisions against bribery in Nigeria. (4 Marks)

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the attribute that does NOT apply to money laundering laws in Nigeria.

The basic laws relating to money laundering in Nigeria have the following attributes EXCEPT
A. Codification
B. Certainty of the law
C. Penal provisions for sanctions
D. Enacted by legislation
E. Written in local languages

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the legal instrument that makes electronic facts admissible in Nigeria.

Electronic facts are now admissible in Nigeria by virtue of the
A. Evidence Act
B. Recommendations from the National Conference
C. Amendment to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
D. The efforts of forensic experts
E. The efforts and testimonies of computer expert witnesses in court

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Nigerian Legal System

Identify the law that does not encompass basic laws on theft, fraud, and deception in Nigeria.

The following encompasses Nigerian basic laws on theft, fraud, and deception, EXCEPT
A. Criminal Code
B. Penal Code
C. Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act
D. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act
E. Bankruptcy Act

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