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Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
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Legal leaders endorse Chief Justice’s campaign against colonial-era titles
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has officially banned the use of 'Barrister' as a professional prefix, receiving support from the Body of Benchers to eliminate outdated colonial-era habits.
Legal Basis Challenged: Nigerian Law Society Disputes CJN Order on Lawyer Titles
The Nigerian Law Society argues that the Chief Justice of Nigeria's directive to replace the title 'Barrister' with 'Esquire' is legally unsupported and highlights contradictions in the oversight of legal professional titles.
Chief Justice of Nigeria restricts use of Barrister title for legal professionals
The Chief Justice of Nigeria has banned lawyers from using the title Barrister in official correspondence, citing concerns over professional standards and widespread misuse of the label.
Justice Kekere-Ekun Stresses Essential Role of Lawyers in Judicial Reforms
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, emphasizes that the cooperation of lawyers is vital for the success of ongoing judicial reforms and electronic filing initiatives.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court adopts digital system to eliminate paper records and prevent fraud
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has launched a mandatory digital filing system at the Supreme Court to replace manual records, improve efficiency, and prevent document tampering.
Supreme Court Initiates Comprehensive Review of Pending Appeals Amid Full Digitization
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has launched a review of pending Supreme Court appeals while overseeing the court's transition to a fully digital case management system designed to improve efficiency and curb document fraud.