A Review of the Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026
The Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026, represent a significant step in the digitalisation of appellate justice in Nigeria. This article examines the key innovations introduced by the Practice Directions, including mandatory electronic filing, direct transmission of Records of Appeal, prescribed formatting requirements, and filing fees. It also considers the financial and technical challenges arising from the new regime and proposes measures to promote efficient implementation, procedural certainty, and access to justice.
