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Supreme Court of Nigeria

Supreme Court of Nigeria
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Established1 October 1963 (1963-10-01)
JurisdictionNigeria
LocationThree Arms Zone, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Composition methodPresidential nomination with confirmation by the senate
Authorised byConstitution of Nigeria
Judge term lengthLife tenure with mandatory retirement at the age of 70
Number of positions21
Websitewww.supremecourt.gov.ng
Chief Justice of Nigeria
CurrentlyKudirat Kekere-Ekun
Since22 August 2024

The Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Steer Clear Of Three Arms Zone, Police Warn Nigerian Protesters". Sahara Reporters. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  2. ^ Shuaibu, Umar (2014-05-05). "The desecration of the Three Arms Zone". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2020-02-17.

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