ICANBusiness LawNigerian Legal System and Sources of Law2025

Pursuant to Section 251(1)(e) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Section 868 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which court possesses exclusive original jurisdiction in civil matters arising from the operation of CAMA?

AHigh Court of the State where the company's principal head office is located
BNational Industrial Court of Nigeria
CFederal High CourtCORRECT
DHigh Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
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Under Section 251(1)(e) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 868 of CAMA 2020, 'Court' is defined as the Federal High Court. Thus, the Federal High Court holds exclusive original jurisdiction over corporate law matters arising under CAMA 2020.
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