JAMB Government 1986 Question 35

Question 35

Judiciary

Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the

  1. A.Supreme Court
  2. B.Federal Court of Appeal
  3. C.Privy Council
  4. D.Federal High Court
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Answer: C (Privy Council)

Explanation

Until Nigeria became a republic in 1963, final appeals went to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.