The Lagos State Judiciary has upgraded its Electronic Filing System (EFS) through E-Payment.
The new initiative is contained in a circular dated June 4, titled “Public Notice” and signed by the Chief Registrar, Mrs Olubusola Okunuga.
The circular stated that the new development is to ensure a faster approach to filing and processing of cases
It is also to ensure a reduction in the number lawyers and litigants visiting the High Court Registry in line view the social distance regulations.
The circular stated that E-filing support help lines and emails have been provided for the various judicial divisions in Lagos including Ikeja, Lagos, Ikorodu, Epe, and Badagry, to assist counsel with the process.
It stated in part:”This is to inform the general public that the Lagos State Judiciary has upgraded the Judiciary Information System (E-filing) by introducing E-Payment for faster filing and processing of cases, without the need to visit the High Court Registry.
The notice also provides that Payment is mandatory for the E-Filling System and that same can be processed by visiting https://lagos.ebs-rcm.com/
“Please note that payer ID is mandatory for E-filing. If you do not have payer ID, it can be obtained instantly during filing or through the State Revenue Website: https://lagos.ebs-rcm.com/ please click on ‘self-service’.