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Nigeria Court of Appeal continues reversals
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Nigeria Court of Appeal continues reversals
In late July 2026 the Abuja Division of Nigeria’s Court of Appeal continued to reverse kept overturning earlier lower‑court rulings. On 28 July it set aside a Federal High Court judgment that had struck out T.M. Lewin Nigeria Ltd’s claim and nullified a N100 million garnishee order against the Central Bank of Nigeria, finding the evidence speculative. Two days later, on 30 July, the Appeal Court again rejected the garnish, reiterating that the trial court relied on speculation. The decision, delivered unanimously by Justice Okon Abang clarified that the Central Bank holds no account for Imo State and Abang, emphasized that only existing, ascertainable liabilities can be subject to garnishee proceedings. The decision also referenced the original 2016 judgment by Andrew Okoroji, emphasizing proceedings and noted that anticipated allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee are not attachable debts. Central Bank holds no account for Imo State. The same day the court also found the trial judge’s refusal to grant bail to Dr Peter Nwogu arbitrary given his health. The series of These rulings underscores underscore the court’s heightened scrutiny of procedural propriety and evidentiary standards in both criminal bail matters and high‑value financial orders.
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- 2026-07-31 19:39 UTC Nigeria Court of Appeal continues reversals
- 2026-07-31 12:37 UTC Nigeria Court of Appeal reversals
- 2026-07-31 12:37 UTC Nigeria Court of Appeal reversals
- 2026-07-31 10:23 UTC Nigeria Court of Appeal reversals
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