- 1 Marks
Question
The court that is vested with an exclusive right to try all offences under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act is the:
Options:
- A. High Court
- B. Sharia Court
- C. Court of Appeal
- D. Supreme Court
- E. Federal High Court
Answer
E. Federal High Court
Explanation:
The correct answer is Federal High Court because, under Nigerian law, the Federal High Court is vested with exclusive jurisdiction over cases related to federal laws, including offences under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act. This specialization ensures that cases involving financial crimes and federal matters are handled consistently within a court designated by law.
- Tags: Exclusive Jurisdiction, Federal High Court, Money laundering
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: The Nigerian Legal System
- Series: NOV 2020
- Uploader: Dotse