Electronic Judicial Process and Procedure in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects and Challenges

Abstract

Thee outbreak of Corona virus prove to be one of the most transformative event in modern times. It is a test case for the need to embrace modern technology in the conduct of government and private affairs. Nigeria recorded her first case of COVID-19 on 27th February 2020, when an Italian who returned to Lagos for work tested positive to the virus. The rise in the number of infected persons led to restriction and increased regulatory measures aimed at containing the pandemic, thus leading to closing of shops, religious places, malls, workplace, and courtrooms. The closure of the courts caused untold hardship on the populace. The incident among other necessities made this paper to advocate for Nigeria to embrace and adopt electronic legal process.