NYSC ASSOCIATE ASSESSMENT TEST 2026

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SECOND STAGE ASSESSMENT FOR PTH NYSC ASSOCIATE 2026

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Ensure you are in a properly lit room and your device is connected to stable internet.
2. ⁠Carefully read the questions and choose the most appropriate option.
3. ⁠Attempt all questions.

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In a court’s decision, ratio decidendi refers to the _______ whereas obiter dictum refers to the _______.

Dissenting opinion/majority opinion

Non-binding commentary / binding legal rule

Binding legal reasoning / non-binding incidental remark

Jurisdiction /venue selection

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According to the 1999 Constitution, what is required for a candidate to be declared President-elect of Nigeria?

A simple majority of votes cast nationwide only.

A simple majority and at least 25% of votes in two-thirds of the states.

A two-thirds majority in the National Assembly vote.

The highest votes in at least 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

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Which of the following courts does NOT have original jurisdiction to entertain fundamental rights enforcement suits in Nigeria?

Federal High Court

State High Court

Supreme Court

None of the above (they all have original jurisdiction)

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When a court finds that the facts of a prior case are materially different and therefore declines to apply that previous decision, this is known as:

Overruling the prior case

Distinguishing the prior case

Issuing an obiter dictum

Applying the doctrine of stare decisis

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In determining negligence liability for a 12-year-old child, how does Nigerian law assess the standard of care owed by the child?

By the standard of a reasonable adult (same as an adult)

By the standard of a reasonable child of the same age and capacity

Children cannot be found negligent under Nigerian law

By the higher standard of a supervising adult (since children are always under guardianship)

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A supermarket displays a laptop with a price tag of ₦250,000 on its shelf. Mr. T picks it up and takes it to the cashier. The cashier refuses to sell, saying the price was mistakenly placed and the correct price is ₦420,000.Which of the following best represents the legal position?

A binding contract was formed when Mr. T picked the laptop from the shelf.

A binding contract was formed when Mr. T presented the laptop at the cashier.

No contract exists because the display of goods is merely an invitation to treat.

The supermarket must sell at ₦250,000 because the price tag is legally binding.

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Under Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution, who may apply to court for enforcement of fundamental rights?

Only the Attorney-General of the Federation or a State Attorney-General

Any person alleging that a right in Chapter IV is being or will be violated in relation to him

Any person, provided the offence was committed by a government official

Only a person whose family member is directly affected by the violation

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Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal trial under Nigerian law, and what is the standard?

The accused, on the balance of probabilities.

The prosecution, on the balance of probabilities.

The accused, beyond reasonable doubt.

The prosecution, beyond reasonable doubt.

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Which person is statutorily disqualified from serving as a director of a Nigerian company under CAMA 2020?

Any person who is an undischarged bankrupt (unless discharged)

A person recently convicted of an offense involving fraud or dishonesty (within past 5 years)

A person who was a director of another company in the past 5 years

A foreign national (unless resident in Nigeria)

10 / 20

Which of the following is true regarding a Nigerian company’s board delegating its powers?

A board may delegate any or all powers to a committee or managing director, subject to the company’s Articles of Association.

Delegating powers to any person or committee is strictly prohibited by CAMA 2020.

Delegation of powers automatically absolves the board of liability for those decisions.

Only the Federal High Court may authorise a board to delegate its statutory duties.

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Which of the following is NOT typically a duty of a corporate board of directors?

Overseeing day-to-day management of the business.

Setting the company’s strategic vision and policy.

Hiring and monitoring the CEO’s performance.

Ensuring financial reporting and legal compliance.

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Under CAMA 2020, what is true regarding the use of a common seal by a company?

Every Nigerian company is required to have and use a common seal on all contracts.

Use of a common seal is mandatory only for public companies, not private companies.

A common seal is optional; documents can be signed by an authorized director or secretary even without a seal.

Use of electronic signatures is prohibited; only a physical common seal can authenticate documents.

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A father promises to transfer land to his adult daughter “for love and affection.” In the absence of any other consideration, how is this promise treated under Nigerian contract law?

It is a valid contract because love and affection are recognised considerations.

It is void for uncertainty of land description.

It is generally unenforceable for lack of consideration.

It is only enforceable if registered with the Land Registry.

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Under the Evidence Act, can a husband be compelled to testify about a private communication made to him by his wife during their marriage?

Yes, spouses have no privileges once married.

No, neither spouse is compellable to disclose confidential communications during marriage.

Yes, but only if the crime charged involves one spouse.

No, unless both spouses consent in writing at the time of marriage.

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X intends to poison Y by putting poison in Y’s drink. Before Y drinks it, Z unknowingly takes the drink and dies.
Which statement best reflects X’s criminal liability?

X is not liable because the victim was not the intended target.

X is liable for murder because intention transfers to the actual victim.

X is liable only for attempted murder.

X is liable only for manslaughter because intention cannot be transferred to the victim, as X never intended to poison Z.

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Mr. A promised to pay Mr. B ₦2,000,000 if B refrained from filing a lawsuit over an alleged breach of contract. B agreed and did not file the lawsuit. Later, A refused to pay, arguing that B merely refrained from doing something he was not obligated to do. Which of the following best represents the legal position?

There is no valid consideration because B did not provide any tangible benefit to A.

The promise is unenforceable because refraining from suing is not consideration.

The agreement is enforceable because forbearance to exercise a legal right constitutes valid consideration.

The agreement is void because consideration must always involve payment of money.

17 / 20

Which subject matter is exclusively within the legislative powers of the National Assembly under the 1999 Constitution (as amended)?

Local government administration

Banking and financial institutions (banks, bills of exchange)

Primary and secondary education

Matters incidental to state affairs (e.g., land use)

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In a Nigerian criminal trial, when is a dying declaration admissible in evidence?

Only if the deceased person writes it down before dying.

If the deceased believed death was imminent and the statement relates to the cause or circumstances of death

Dying declarations are not admissible under any circumstance in Nigeria.

Only if made in the presence of a magistrate or police officer.

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According to CAMA 2020 (Section 278), a person being appointed as a director of a public company, who is 75 years old, must do which of the following?

Obtain a waiver from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) before appointment

Be approved by two-thirds of existing shareholders

Disclose his age (being 70 or over) to the members at the general meeting for his appointment

No special disclosure is required for public companies (only for private companies)

20 / 20

In a private company under CAMA 2020, what restriction is placed on a shareholder’s ability to sell shares to outsiders?

A shareholder may freely sell without any restrictions.

A shareholder must sell only to the company itself.

The shareholder must first offer the shares to existing members before selling to a non-member.

All shareholders must unanimously agree before any transfer to a non-member.

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