Nigeria Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria, which was established under the 1979 Constitution, is the country's second-highest judicial body, sitting below the Supreme Court.
Its headquarters is in Abuja with 20 divisions across states like Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna, it handles appeals from High Courts, Sharia Courts, and Customary Courts.
Led by the President of the Court of Appeal, it ensures justice through 66 justices, appointed by the President on the National Judicial Council's recommendation.
The court resolves civil, criminal, and electoral disputes, playing a critical role in Nigeria’s judiciary.
It upholds the rule of law, reviews lower court decisions, and can affirm, reverse, or modify judgments.
Despite challenges like case backlogs and allegations of corruption, it remains pivotal in Nigeria’s legal system, ensuring fair hearings and judicial oversight.
