Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has called on all legal practitioners with matters scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026 to upload all relevant court processes through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) in compliance with Rule 10(1) of the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026. The directive, contained in a press release issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir E. Akanbi, on Monday, 13 July 2026, is aimed at facilitating the seamless operation of the NCMS and ensuring the efficient and timely determination of cases.
According to the press release, counsel are required to upload all relevant filed documents relating to their matters, including the Record of Appeal, Briefs of Argument, pending Motions, and all other filed processes, not later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled hearing date. To access the list of Appeals and Motions fixed for hearing, counsel are directed to visit the Supreme Court website at supremecourt.gov.ng, click on Litigation, select the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), and then click on Download Documents to check the list of Appeals and Motions scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026.
The Court urged all counsel to comply strictly with this requirement to facilitate the seamless operation of the Nigerian Case Management System and ensure the efficient and timely determination of cases. The directive is part of the Court's ongoing efforts to digitise its processes and improve the administration of justice in Nigeria. The Nigerian Case Management System, which was introduced to streamline case management and reduce delays in the judicial process, has been gradually implemented across various levels of the judiciary.
The directive comes amid growing calls for the modernisation of Nigeria's judicial system and the adoption of technology to enhance transparency, efficiency, and access to justice. The Supreme Court's move to mandate the uploading of documents is expected to significantly reduce the delays associated with the manual filing and processing of court documents. By requiring counsel to upload their documents at least 30 days before the hearing date, the Court aims to ensure that all parties have adequate time to review the documents and prepare for their cases.
The Supreme Court's decision to implement the Nigerian Case Management System and enforce compliance with the Practice Direction reflects its commitment to improving the administration of justice in Nigeria. The Court has consistently emphasised the importance of technology in enhancing judicial efficiency and has taken steps to modernise its operations in recent years. The directive is expected to benefit all stakeholders in the justice sector, including litigants, legal practitioners, and the judiciary, by reducing delays, improving transparency, and ensuring the timely resolution of cases.
As the Supreme Court continues to implement its digital transformation strategy, legal practitioners are advised to familiarise themselves with the NCMS and ensure strict compliance with the Court's directives. The successful implementation of the system will depend on the cooperation and compliance of all stakeholders, particularly legal practitioners who play a critical role.
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