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Supreme Court of Nigeria
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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.
Supreme Court Fines Lawyer N50 Million for Attempting to Reopen Final Verdict
A lawyer has been ordered to pay a N50 million fine by the Supreme Court after filing an abusive application to reopen a closed case regarding the Gwandu Emirate Council dispute.
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.
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.