Tag: electoral act

The two chambers of the National Assembly passed the bill on Tuesday after months of debate and deliberation.

Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, had demanded that the Senate rescind its earlier decision and make electronic transmission of election ...

The Senate said it discovered that many communities remain outside internet coverage, while millions of Nigerians still lack access to ...

The lawmaker, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, said such a system cannot be achieved in Nigeria at the moment, noting that it may ...

The committee said it would critically examine the proposal before making budgetary provisions in INEC’s 2026 allocation to accommodate preparations ...

The CSOs argued that the clause creates loopholes that could undermine electoral integrity and weaken safeguards introduced in the 2022 ...

Mr Dickson argued that the caveat provided in the version passed by the Senate weakens the country’s electoral framework, particularly ...

The Senate re-amended the Electoral Act to accommodate the electronic transmission of results. However, the provision comes with a caveat ...

The Senate re-amended the Electoral Act to accommodate the electronic transmission of results. However, the provision comes with a caveat ...

The emergency plenary session became rowdy shortly after the Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Monguno, moved a motion seeking to rescind ...

Some civil groups and activists have called for protests at the National Assembly.

"In this case, we are yet to complete the process. So why are people setting up panels in all television ...

“The committee’s recommendations were largely aligned with the original report. Notably, about 85% (percent) of Senators supported the electronic transmission ...

The organisations said the decisions of the upper chamber represent a retreat from the principles of transparency, certainty, and voter ...

The opposition lawmakers said confusion over the provision arose from side conversations during the clause-by-clause consideration of the amendment bill ...

Atiku warned that the rejection would undermine electoral reforms and weaken transparency, credibility, and public trust in Nigeria's elections.

ADC warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results to INEC IREV, could threaten election credibility in Nigeria.

The opposition party argues that electronic transmission would curb vote manipulation and strengthen democratic integrity.

The Electoral Act was amended after the lawmakers engaged in over five hours of debate and clause-by-clause consideration.

The ADC warned that delayed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 posed serious compliance and eligibility risks if not passed ...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio set up the ad hoc committee to harmonise senators' views on some contentious clauses in the ...

The group said the delay in the passage of the bill threatens Nigeria’s electoral reform process and undermines timely preparations ...

The group expressed concern over the slow pace of the amendment of the Electoral Act in the Senate.

The amendments are aimed at strengthening the powers of the INEC, entrenching clearer electoral procedures and closing gaps exposed during ...

President Bola Tinubu requested the Senate to confirm Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a minister.