Tag: Supreme Court Practice Directions
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A New Dawn for the Nigerian Judiciary: Reflections on the Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026, and the Rollout of the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS)
Introduction: On Monday, 29 June 2026, I attended a panel discussion on “Enhancing Justice Delivery Through E-Filing and Virtual Hearings—Opportunities, Challenges, and Implementation” at the ongoing NBA Lagos Law Week, which was very frank and interesting. During the discussion, Hon. Justice Kashim Zannah, the Chief Judge of Borno State, spoke glowingly of the positive impact…