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PRESS RELEASE CJN KEKERE-EKUN LAUNCHES NCMS & E-FILING AT SUPREME COURT, SAYS DIGITISATION WILL STRENGTHEN INTEGRITY, SPEED AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN JUSTICE DELIVERY Abuja, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Honorable, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, yesterday formally commenced the implementation of the *Nigerian Case Management System [NCMS]* and the *Supreme Court [Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters] Practice Directions, 2026* at Court Two, Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Describing the launch as “a significant milestone” in the Supreme Court’s modernisation drive, the CJN said the Judiciary “cannot afford to remain on the sidelines” of the global shift towards technology in judicial administration. Key Highlights of the Reform 1. Digitised Registry & Secure Records:The NCMS is designed to support the entire lifecycle of cases before the Court. It will reduce reliance on manual, paper-based processes and create a secure digital repository with a comprehensive audit trail to safeguard records against alteration, loss or misuse. 2. Phased Roll-out:Phase 1, effective immediately, makes electronic upload mandatory for appeals scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026.Counsel in those matters must upload all relevant processes and records within the timelines in the Practice Directions. Implementation will then proceed quarterly until all pending appeals are captured. Phase 2 will introduce full electronic filing of processes, enabling litigants and counsel to interact with the Court through a transparent, technology-enabled system. 3. Integrity & Accountability:The CJN warned that “technology is only as reliable as those entrusted with its use.” His Lordship stressed that counsel must upload only authentic and duly authorised processes. “The Court will view any attempt to upload forged, altered, unauthorised or otherwise irregular processes with the utmost seriousness” and will impose appropriate legal, regulatory and disciplinary consequences. 4.ContinuousImprovement:Acknowledging that large-scale reforms face early challenges, the CJN said such issues will be used to refine the system. The Honorable CJN also disclosed that the Court is currently undertaking a comprehensive review and verification of pending appeals and records to strengthen confidence in its processes. Tributes and Next Steps The CJN commended the Judicial Information Technology Policy Committee [JITPO-COM], its Chairman Hon. Justice Kashim Zannah, OFR, the Rules and Litigation Committees of the Supreme Court, and the Chief Registrar, Mr. Kabir Akanbi, for driving the initiative to fruition. His Lordship expressed optimism that the NCMS will “significantly improve case management, reduce administrative bottlenecks and enhance the overall efficiency of judicial administration,” while strengthening public confidence in the apex Court. “The launch of the NCMS marks far more than the introduction of a new technological platform. It signifies a defining milestone in the continuing evolution of the Supreme Court of Nigeria,” the Chief justice declared, adding that the reform provides a model for adoption by other courts nationwide. The Supreme Court reiterates its commitment to a modern, innovative and technologically resilient justice system anchored on the principles of justice, fairness and the rule of law. https://t.co/BHI7OvLXTE Alfa Umar Ahmed Deputy Director,Information and Public Relations Supreme Court of Nigeria July 3rd, 2026

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