Nigeria: Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

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Justice In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: Is Nigeria’s Evidence Act Adequate For AI-Generated Evidence?
Nigerian courts face a growing challenge as AI-generated evidence—screenshots, audio, video, and documents—enters legal proceedings without clear statutory guidance. While the Evidence Act 2011 (amended 2023) governs electronic evidence, it predates generative AI and leaves critical questions about authenticity, reliability, and admissibility of AI-generated content unresolved. Can Nigeria's existing legal framework adequately address deepfakes, synthetic media, and machine-learning outputs in j
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)