In this guest essay, Gabriel Mohammed Shuwa examines the National Industrial Court's decision in Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association v. Police Service Commission & 5 Others, exploring its implications for legal representation within the Nigeria Police Force, professional regulation, and institutional governance in Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Lagos is ending manual filing and moving fully into the digital era. This article breaks down what the shift to mandatory e-filing means for lawyers, litigants, and the wider justice system, including the practical requirements, potential challenges, and why the transition matters beyond the legal profession.