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NASS Risks Wipeout if Lawmakers Dilute Electronic Transmission, Ex-INEC Commissioner, Igini Warns 

This Day 16 Feb 2026
He argued that any dilution of direct electronic transmission of results from polling units to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) could expose legislators to the same electoral vulnerabilities that consumed their predecessors.
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As INEC Gets Set for 2027 Polls…

This Day 16 Feb 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election ... INEC Chairman, Prof ... The INEC boss noted that it was ...
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INEC May Seek Legislative Intervention over Clash of 2027 Elections’ Timetable with Ramadan Period

This Day 15 Feb 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is currently undertaking consultations and may, where necessary, seek appropriate legislative intervention ... The Chairman of INEC, Prof.
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In Summary: Big Politics stories of the week

Business Day Online 15 Feb 2026
Again, Tinubu steps in on Rivers’ crisis Last week, fresh presidential mediation into the political standoff in Rivers State gave. read more In Summary. Big Politics stories of the week ....
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Ramadam: Atiku Advises INEC to Reconsider 2027 Election Timetable

This Day 14 Feb 2026
“If INEC struggles with getting a simple matter of timing right, Nigerians are justified in asking.
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2027 Polls: INEC Consults over Ramadan Overlap, Promises Equal Access

This Day 14 Feb 2026
INEC had on Friday announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections would hold on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and state assembly polls will be held on March 6, 2027 ... Tagging INEC, his post on X partly read.
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INEC fixes Feb 2027 for presidential, national assembly polls

Business Day Online 13 Feb 2026
conducts state gov’ship, state assemblies’ polls in March The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027 for. read more INEC fixes Feb 2027 for presidential, national assembly polls ....
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INEC Fixes Feb. 20 for 2027 Presidential, N’Assembly Elections

This Day 13 Feb 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and National Assembly elections. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan disclosed ...
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INEC Needs N873.7bn to Deliver Credible 2027 Elections, Amupitan Tells N’Assembly

This Day 13 Feb 2026
•Explains why INEC can’t be held responsible for network challenges, proposes N32bn for corps members, adhoc staff&nbsp... According to Amupitan, “The envelope system is not good for the running of INEC if INEC must be truly independent.
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Nigeria: Just in - INEC Proposes N873.78bn for 2027 Elections

All Africa 12 Feb 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with substantial allocations to election operations, technology and capital expenditure ....
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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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2027: INEC and NPC Strategising to Ensure Upcoming Elections Reflect People’s Will

This Day 12 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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INEC Needs N873.7bn to Deliver Credible 2027 Poll, Amupitan Tells N’Assembly

This Day 12 Feb 2026
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof ... Breaking down the figures, the INEC chairman said the proposed N873,778,401,602.08 is structured under five broad components.
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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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