DIGITAL LEAP FOR NIGERIAN LAWYERS: THE CJN APPROVES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARIES PUBLIC. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced a major modernisation drive, confirming the immediate commencement of online applications for the appointment of Notaries Public across Nigeria. This significant move, approved by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, signals a firm step toward digitising critical administrative processes within the country’s legal framework.

The approval was officially conveyed through a letter dated September 30, 2025, from the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Kabir E. Akanbi, Esq. This development effectively replaces the traditional paper-based system, dramatically simplifying and streamlining the process for legal practitioners seeking this important professional designation.

This digitisation is poised to enhance efficiency, reduce processing time, and improve accessibility for lawyers nationwide, aligning the Nigerian Bar with global best practices in professional regulation.

Interested legal practitioners are strongly encouraged by the NBA to take immediate advantage of this new digital pathway. Applications are now being accepted exclusively through the dedicated online portal: https://notary.gov.ng.

The NBA advises members to visit the official application portal for comprehensive details, requirements, and instructions.