Prior to his retirement in August 2024, and in line with modern trends and evolving technology in the administration of justice, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON, signed off on the new Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the New Rules).
The New Rules, which repealed the Supreme Court Rules 1985, is in line with current legal practice trends in Nigeria, which is necessary to have a seamless judicial process, especially relating to the court’s procedures and practice. The New Rules contains numerous innovative changes all geared towards improving efficiency and ease in the administration of justice by the Supreme Court.
