In a significant move towards digitalizing the Judicial process,the Niger State High Court has formally launched its Electronic Filling (E- Filling) system across all courts in the state.
The E-filling system which became operational on February 2, 2026, was aimed at improving efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance access to justice.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Niger State High Courts, Hajiya Amina Laminde Musa Saidu explained, “the transition from paper-based filing to a digital platform represents a major reform aimed at streamlining court procedures and strengthening transparency within the judicial system”
The E-Filing initiative, according to her,began in 2023 with the development of policy guidelines, operational processes, and technical infrastructure.
As part of the preparation for implementation, the Court held a stakeholders’ engagement session in October 2025.
The event she stated,that brought together judicial officers, legal practitioners, court staff, and other justice-sector stakeholders to review the system, provide feedback, and build consensus around the reform.
Hajiya Amina Laminde Musa, disclosed that extensive training was conducted for all necessary High Court staff in the State to prepare them for the transition.
A dedicated technical support team has also been established to provide real-time assistance, while necessary hardware and software upgrades have been completed to ensure system stability and sustainability.
“We recognize that embarking on this new chapter of judicial reform may present initial challenges.
“However, this is not an uncharted path. Digital litigation is now a global standard, and we are fully committed to navigating this transition with agility and resilience,” the Office of the Chief Registrar stated.
The Chief Registrar noted that although, users may experience an initial learning curve, the long-term benefits, including reduced filing costs, faster case processing, enhanced document security, and improved procedural transparency, are expected to outweigh temporary difficulties.
To this end,the Niger State High Court has urged members of the Bar, litigants, and other judicial stakeholders to embrace the new system, emphasizing that its success depends on collective cooperation and active utilization.
With the launch of the E-Filing system, the Court joins a growing number of judicial institutions across the country adopting digital solutions to strengthen the administration of justice.
