Nigeria's Federal High Court launches e-filing system in Lagos, ending paper-based case filing
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Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho inaugurated the Federal High Court's e-filing platform at the Lagos Division, allowing lawyers and litigants to file cases remotely 24/7 via internet access.
The system creates a full digital audit trail to prevent backdating and file tampering, reduces case file delivery to judges from days to seconds, and processes all payments through integrated channels for accountability.
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