The judiciary in Nigeria has finally embraced technology, putting an end to manual filing of cases in the country.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who unveiled the electronic platform at the Supreme Court, Abuja, said cases at the courts will no longer be done manually.

She further explained that the decision became imperative as courts across the world are embracing technology as a critical tool for improving case management.

Justice Kekere Ekun said the reform aligns Nigeria's apex court with global standards of judicial administration, noting that modern justice delivery requires institutions that are efficient, transparent, accountable and accessible.

The first phase, she explained, will focus on the mandatory uploading of electronic copies of processes and records in pending appeals.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Judicial Information Technology Policy Committee, JITPO-COM, and Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, described the launch of the system as a historic milestone that will transform the administration of justice across the country.

The exercise will initially cover appeals scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026, with counsel required to upload all relevant documents within timelines stipulated by the new Practice Directions.