Concept:Before
1963, the highest court in Nigeria was an external British appellate body, not a Nigerian court.
Explanation:Before
1963, appeals from Nigerian courts were taken to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.
This body acted as the final court of appeal for Nigeria and other British colonies.
The Privy Council handled dispute settlement and the adjudication of matters that lower Nigerian courts could not finally decide.
In
1963, Nigeria became a republic.
From that point onward, the Supreme Court of Nigeria became the highest court, replacing the Privy Council.
Therefore, for any legal matter arising before
1963, the final authority was the Privy Council.
The Supreme Court only assumed that position after
1963, while the Appeal Court and Magistrate Court were always below the highest court.
Answer:C. Privy council.