Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration) Acts, 2017
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Official sourceProvided that where the Supreme Court is sitting to consider an
appeal brought under section 233(2)(b) or (c) of this Constitution, or
to exercise its original jurisdiction in accordance with section 232 of
this Constitution, the Court shall be constituted by seven Justices.
235. Finality of determinations
Without prejudice to the powers of the President or of the Governor
of a State with respect to prerogative of mercy, no appeal shall lie to
any other body or person from any determination of the Supreme
Court.
236. Practice and procedure
Subject to the provisions of any Act of the National Assembly, the
Chief Justice of Nigeria may make rules for regulating the practice
and procedure of the Supreme Court.
B - The Court of Appeal
237. Establishment of Court of Appeal
(1) There shall be a Court of Appeal.
(2) The Court of Appeal shall consist of –
(a) a President of the Court of Appeal; and
(b) such number of Justices of the Court of Appeal, not less
than forty-nine of which not less than three shall be learned in
Islamic personal law, and not less than three shall be learned in
Customary law, as may be prescribed by an Act of the National
Assembly.
238. Appointment of President and Justices of the Court of
Appeal
(1) The appointment of a person to the office of President of the Court
of Appeal shall be made by the President on the recommendation
of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation of such
appointment by the Senate.
(2) The appointment of a person to the office of a Justice of the Court
of Appeal shall be made by the President on the recommendation
of the National Judicial Council.
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