State high court jurisdiction over land matters

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• EDU V. MOBIL PRODUCING (NIG.) UNLIMITED (2026)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  30 January 2026

  Supreme Court summary of Edu v. Mobil Producing (Nig.) Unlimited (2026) on land compensation and Federal High Court jurisdiction.

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  • appeal dismissed and judgment affirmed→
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• IKENNE L. G. V. WEST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT PLC (2011)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)

  Judgment date

  21 March 2011

  Summary of Ikenne L.G. v. West African Portland Cement Plc (2011), addressing jurisdictional issues regarding tax collection by local governments.

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  • 1999 constitution section 251(1)(b)→
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