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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3B – Sources of Nigerian Law

State fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

Every human being has rights which are fundamental and which he enjoys because he is a person. In Nigeria, the fundamental human rights are guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. You are required to state any FIVE fundamental human rights guaranteed by Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution.

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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 – 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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

This question tests the requirements for amending the provisions of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution.

An amendment of any provision of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution relating to fundamental human rights requires approval by a resolution of not less than:

A. One-third of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
B. Two-thirds of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
C. Three-quarters of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
D. Half of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
E. All the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria

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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 – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Understanding why Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is non-justiceable.

Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is described as non-justiceable because:
A. It is against public policy
B. The court cannot adjudicate on it
C. It is not recognised by the court
D. The National Assembly is yet to approve it
E. It is against equity and fairness

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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.

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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 – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Identify and explain the fundamental human rights provided under the Nigerian Constitution.

The Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended) stipulates the fundamental rights of citizens. Required:

a. State SIX fundamental human rights under the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Law of Tort

Identify classes of persons exempt from being sued for tort under the Nigerian Constitution.

Under the law of torts, any person of legal capacity can be sued for torts committed by him. Required: State FOUR classes of persons exempted from this rule as provided in the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended).

 

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BL – MAY 2016 – L1 – SB – Q1a – The Nigerian Legal System

This question asks for the characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the Supreme Law of the land.

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State FOUR characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3B – Sources of Nigerian Law

State fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

Every human being has rights which are fundamental and which he enjoys because he is a person. In Nigeria, the fundamental human rights are guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. You are required to state any FIVE fundamental human rights guaranteed by Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution.

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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 – 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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

This question tests the requirements for amending the provisions of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution.

An amendment of any provision of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution relating to fundamental human rights requires approval by a resolution of not less than:

A. One-third of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
B. Two-thirds of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
C. Three-quarters of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
D. Half of the Houses of Assembly of the States of the Federation
E. All the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria

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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 – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Understanding why Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is non-justiceable.

Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is described as non-justiceable because:
A. It is against public policy
B. The court cannot adjudicate on it
C. It is not recognised by the court
D. The National Assembly is yet to approve it
E. It is against equity and fairness

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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 – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Identify and explain the fundamental human rights provided under the Nigerian Constitution.

The Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended) stipulates the fundamental rights of citizens. Required:

a. State SIX fundamental human rights under the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Law of Tort

Identify classes of persons exempt from being sued for tort under the Nigerian Constitution.

Under the law of torts, any person of legal capacity can be sued for torts committed by him. Required: State FOUR classes of persons exempted from this rule as provided in the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended).

 

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BL – MAY 2016 – L1 – SB – Q1a – The Nigerian Legal System

This question asks for the characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the Supreme Law of the land.

Required:
State FOUR characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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