Nigeria proposes reforms to address Supreme Court backlog and credibility issues.

Nigeria's Supreme Court has faced significant changes since its inception in 1954, evolving from British oversight to becoming the country's apex court in 1963. Since 1999, it has primarily handled electoral and political disputes, leading to a case backlog and credibility concerns. In response, a reform bill was introduced in December 2024 to address these issues and enhance the court's efficiency.

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