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NCS Urges NASS, INEC to Implement Real-time Electronic Transmission of Election Results

This Day 12 Feb 2026
... (INEC), and all stakeholders in the IT industry to fully embrace real-time electronic transmission of election results in the forthcoming 2027 general election as a national imperative. .
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Nigeria: Lawyer Sues INEC, Political Parties Over Exorbitant Nomination, Expression of Interest Fees

All Africa 11 Feb 2026
The lawyer stated that the suit is preventive, not speculative, and seeks judicial protection of constitutional rights ....
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2027: INEC, NPC Strategise to Ensure Upcoming Elections Reflect People’s Will

This Day 11 Feb 2026
At the meeting with the delegation of the Peace Committee held at INEC headquarters, the evolving security landscape in the Federal  Capital Territory (FCT) was also discussed ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections.
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Election integrity and the politics of discretion

Business Day Online 10 Feb 2026
Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still. read more Election integrity and the politics of discretion ....
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Electoral Reform: CSOs urge INEC to release 2027 election timetable amid electoral bill uncertainty

Business Day Online 09 Feb 2026
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately release. read more Electoral Reform. CSOs urge INEC to release 2027 election timetable amid electoral bill uncertainty� ....
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Akpabio defends removal of “real-time” clause as David Mark warns senate against speaking for INEC

Business Day Online 09 Feb 2026
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Senate President David Mark have taken opposing positions over the Senate’s handling of the. read more Akpabio defends removal of “real-time” clause as David Mark warns senate against speaking for INEC ....
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Group Demands Resignation of INEC Chairman, Accuses Him of Bias

This Day 09 Feb 2026
It accused the Chairman of INEC of blatant bias and improper interference in the internal affairs of political parties, specifically the SDP and PDP ... Joash Amupitan from office as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Democracy or distraction? INEC’s new party registration sparks fresh political debate

Business Day Online 07 Feb 2026
In a move that has reignited debate over the value and purpose of Nigeria’s multi-party system, the Independent National Electoral. read more Democracy or distraction? INEC’s new party registration sparks fresh political debate ....
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Nigeria: INEC Registers Two New Political Parties

All Africa 06 Feb 2026
INEC Chairperson Joash Amupitan explained that while the commission vetted and approved the DLA as a political party, INEC registered the NDC as a political party in compliance with a court order ....
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INEC Registers Two Political Parties, 170 Other Groups Fail to Meet Requirements

This Day 06 Feb 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)  as two new political parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
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At Meeting with Political Parties, INEC Recognises Wike-backed PDP, Usman’s LP

This Day 06 Feb 2026
Usman commended INEC for the recognition and invitation to its fourth quarterly meeting with political parties ... LP commended INEC for the invitation extended to its leadership and for its commitment to upholding truth and justice.
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PDP crisis: Turaki-led PDP NWC absent as Wike faction attends INEC meeting with parties

Business Day Online 05 Feb 2026
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met with political party leaders in Abuja on Thursday. The consultative meeting,. read more PDP crisis. Turaki-led PDP NWC absent as Wike faction attends INEC meeting with parties ....
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