Solving the Problem of Delay in Adjudication of Cases in Nigeria through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Abstract

The Nigerian judiciary is often criticized for its inefficiency, with cases sometimes taking years, if not decades, to resolve. Nigerian judiciary faces numerous challenges, including delays in case resolution, a backlog of cases, and inconsistencies in judicial decisions. This has led to eroding of public confidence in the judicial system. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new phenomenon in adjudication of cases in Nigeria. Globally, AI has gradually transformed various sectors, including the legal system. The society where we 
are living is dynamic and as a result, Nigerian legal system must thrive to cope up with this new development in other not to be left behind in adapting to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the adjudication of cases. Artificial Intelligence (AI's) integration into the legal sphere involves the use of technology to analyze legal data, predict case outcomes, automate routine legal tasks, and even assist in judicial decision-making. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to address these challenges by optimizing case management, 
improving access to justice, and reducing the time required for case resolution. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Nigerian legal system holds significant potential for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of legal proceedings. The writer adopted doctrinal methodology in writing this article. The primary objective of this paper is to explore the potential integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Nigerian judicial system, to solve the problem of delay in the dispensation of justice in Nigeria.