Judiciary
Judiciary
Court of Appeal
CA
About
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria is the intermediate appellate court of the Nigerian federal court system. It hears appeals from district and other designated federal courts and administrative agencies, and in some cases hears election petitions concerning the office of President or Vice President.
Key Facts
Established
1976
Headquarters
Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Members
66 judges as at 2010, authorized by the Senate
Jurisdiction
Appeals from the Federal High Court, State High Courts, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Sharia Court of Appeal, Customary Court of Appeal, court martials and tribunals; original jurisdiction over presidential and vice-presidential election petitions
Abbreviation
CA