A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, cap. C23 Laws of the Federation 2004, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration) Act, No.5, 2010 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Second Alteration) Act, No.2, 2010 to Expand the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Make All Appeals to the Court to be by Leave, to Reduce the Number of Cases that Reach the Supreme Court, Expedite Hearing and Determination of Appeals and Encourage Efficiency of the Court; and for Related Matters

Abstract

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to expand the original jurisdiction and to contract the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to make it more efficient in administration of justice.