Supreme Court goes fully digital, ditches paper records to curb tampering

Author: Ikechukwu NnochiriPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Supreme Court goes fully digital, ditches paper records to curb tampering

Nigeria's Supreme Court started mandatory electronic filing of case documents on July 1, 2026, moving to a fully digital system. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun led this reform to replace the slow analogue system that hindered justice delivery. The Federal High Court in Lagos also adopted e-filing from June 23. These changes are part of the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) and the 2026 Practice Directions.

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