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INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that voters will now be verified using their National Identification Number (NIN) during registration, a move aimed at preventing multiple registrations and strengthening the credibility of future elections in Nigeria. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan said the initiative is aimed at eliminating duplicate voter registrations and improving […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Joash Amupitan has urged the Federal Government to increase funding, improve staff welfare and invest more in electoral infrastructure, saying the commission requires stronger support to deliver credible elections in 2027. Speaking during a visit to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission in Abuja, […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have intensified efforts to curb election fraud ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. During a sensitisation workshop held in Abuja, ICPC Chairman Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, represented by Henry Emore, said the initiative reflects both agencies’ determination to […]
INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by an additional two weeks to allow more eligible Nigerians to enrol before upcoming elections. The electoral body said the exercise, previously expected to end on July 10, will now close on July 24, 2026, following consultations with stakeholders and […]
INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission has (INEC) has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside a Federal High Court judgment that struck out part of its 2027 election timetable, warning that the ruling may affect election preparations nationwide. The disputed ruling followed a suit filed by the Youth Party against INEC over a directive […]
INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the next phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will begin on May 11, 2026, and run through July 10, offering a crucial final window for eligible Nigerians to register and update their voter information ahead of upcoming elections. The commission said the exercise represents […]