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Across many contemporary legal systems, the administration of justice increasingly stands at a moment that invites institutional reflection. Courts remain the constitutional guardians of rights and the primary fora through which disputes are formally resolved. Yet the operational realities of litigation today reveal persistent structural strain. Delays in adjudication, procedural congestion, rising litigation costs, and practical barriers to access have gradually weakened the confidence traditionally placed in conventional judicial mechanisms.

Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. By February 2025, there were over 430 fintech companies operating in the country, and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc(NIBSS) processed ₦600 trillion in electronic payments, reflecting a 55% year-on-year increase. As digital activity rises, so does exposure to data risks, bringing with it, legal responsibilities that organisations can no longer ignore or downplay. The introduction of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 marks a major shift in the country’s data governance landscape, building on the earlier Nigeria Data Protection Regulation of 2019.

Board succession planning rarely commands the same attention as CEO succession. It does not trigger headlines, activist campaigns, or emergency announcements – until something goes wrong. Yet time and again, moments of corporate stress reveal an uncomfortable truth: business continuity is deeply dependent on whether the Board itself is prepared for change.