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- 7 Dec 2022
2023 Elections: How Meta is Working to Promote Election Integrity in Nigeria
Meta on Wednesday revealed the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of the Nigeria elections taking place in 2023. This includes its efforts to combat the spread of misinformation and to make…
- 14 Mar 2023
How Nigeria's Cyberspace Witnessed Over 6m Threats Before, During and After 2023 Presidential Elections
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has disclosed that in the build up to the 2023 Presidential Elections, the country witnessed astronomical increase…
- 24 Feb 2023
The Youth of Nigeria and the 2023 General Election
By Ray Youssef, founder and CEO of Paxful, Nigeria’s 2023 General Election is just around the corner. While political parties are currently rounding up campaigns as the election draws close,…
- 11 Oct 2022
Telecom Infrastructure Critical to Successful 2023 Elections - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, has said telecom infrastructure is very critical to successful 2023 elections, therefore, every Nigerian in…
- 12 Mar 2023
2023 Elections: SERAP Gives Buhari 48 Hours to Withdraw Threat to Shut Down Broadcast Stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, and the National Broadcasting…
- 17 Oct 2022
2023 General Elections: LASAA Promises Level Playing Ground, Warns Against Lawlessness
As political campaigns begin ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Lagos State Signage and Advertisements Agency (LASAA) has promised to ensure a level-playing ground for all political parties in…
- 5 Mar 2023
The Missed Opportunities of the Nigerian Election 2023: A Metaphorical Analysis
By Austin Okere Following the turbulence of #NigeriaDecides2023, and with a calmer state of mind after the emotionally charged aftermath of the election, now may be an appropriate time to reflect and…
- 27 Feb 2023
2023 Elections: NBC Warns Broadcasters against “Making Volatile Allusions”
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters against “making volatile allusions capable of causing unrest in the country.” The broadcast regular, in a statement by Balarabe Shehu…
- 30 Jan 2022
2023 Presidential Elections; Ositelu Unveils Recipe for Good Governance, Democratic Dividends
Isaac Babatunde Ositelu, a former Presidential Candidate in the 2019 general election, has admonished Nigerians not to lose hope in the transformation of the country to a greater Republic. Speaking…
- 23 Feb 2023
2023 General Elections: Pantami Inaugurates Committee for Cyberspace and ICT Infrastructure Protection
Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Thursday, inaugurated a Committee led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu…
- 12 Jan 2023
2023 Polls: Google Unveils Nigeria Elections Trends Hub
In support of the upcoming 2023 Presidential elections, Google unveiled a new portal, the Nigeria Elections Trends Hub, that will provide a platform for Nigerians to search and discover trending…
- 2 Feb 2023
How Meta is Preparing for Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections
In a bid to help ensure a safe and secured general election in Nigeria, Meta had earlier today, through Adaora Ikenze, Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa, shared another update ahead of…
- 10 Apr 2023
Navigating Away from the Abyss in the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election
By Austin Okere Reading about the post-2023 Presidential election discourse in Nigeria is exasperating. The politicians have successfully steered the discourse away from logical discussions about our…
- 24 Feb 2023
5 Online Resources to Help you Stay up-to-date during this Elections
The 2023 elections in Nigeria are fast approaching, with the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled to kick off on February 25, 2023. These elections are a critical time for Nigerians, as…
- 15 Feb 2023
2023 Polls: Nigerian Fact Checkers Fight Election Misinformation with Full Fact's AI Tools
Full Fact, a UK-based charity which tackles misinformation through fact-checking and campaigns, is partnering with organisations dedicated to promoting credibility in information during the upcoming…
- 13 Nov 2022
Credible Journalism can Influence Credible Elections - Danbatta
As the campaigns and build-up to the 2023 general elections thicken, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that the media…
- 28 Apr 2026
Buhari, SSG’s Signatures Forged to Defraud Nigeria of $6.2m in CBN – EFCC
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC,) insisted on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that the signatures of late President Muhammadu Buhari and former Boss Mustapha,…
- 13 Oct 2021
Nigeria Tax Spat Reignites Federalism Debate
A legal battle between the federal government and states over sales tax is fueling fierce debate about federalism in the country as politicians jockey for position before 2023 elections. The spat –-…
- 22 Feb 2023
Preparing for Digital Disruptions During Africa’s Year of Elections
By 'Gbenga Sesan This year, 23 African countries will hold elections – ranging from local to parliamentary and presidential. Considering that election seasons are known to come with many digital…
- 5 Feb 2023
Tim Akano, CEO New Horizons Urges INEC to Carry Out Stress Test on BVAS Before Election
In order to ensure that there is stronger security protection for data transmission before the February 25th, 2023, general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been…
- 13 Jan 2021
INEC Mulls New Technologies for 2023 Polls
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is contemplating the introduction of new technologies to improve the conduct of the 2023 general elections. It also hinted that existing…
- 16 Mar 2023
Breaking Down Barriers to Voter Engagement: The Success Story of Infobip and Yiaga Africa
In an effort to drive more meaningful voter engagement in Nigeria's 2023 general elections, Yiaga Africa, a leading non-partisan, non-profit organisation, partnered with Infobip, a global cloud…
- 5 Jan 2023
INEC Inaugurates Committees for National Situation Room, Collation Centre
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established committees for National Situation Room and Collation Centre for the 2023 general elections. The commission disclosed this in a…
- 3 Feb 2023
NBC Fines Arise TV, TVC N2m over Breach of Broadcast Code
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Arise News TV and TVC N2 million each for allegedly breaching the national broadcasting code in the countdown to the 2023 general elections. Balarabe…
- 21 Feb 2023
NCC Dedicates Toll-Free Number 622 as Presidential Election Incident Hotline
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to enable voters and members of the public across…
- 23 Feb 2023
Ignore Fraudulent Messages on Network Shut Down- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has asked Nigerians to ignore messages making the rounds on social media that internet would be shutdown during the 2023 national elections in the country.…
- 23 May 2022
Emefiele Withdraws Suit sSeking Eligibility to Contest for President
Godwin Emefiele, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has withdrawn a suit asking the federal high court in Abuja to declare him eligible to contest the 2023 presidential election. Godwin…
- 13 Jan 2022
Emefiele Not Resigning or Contesting for Presidency – CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dissociated itself from a report by an online medium claiming that Godwin Emefiele, governor, CBN, may resign his position to contest for 2023 Presidential election.…
- 7 Dec 2022
Stakeholders Urge INEC to Partner NCC, Galaxy Backbone, Others to Improve Broadband Connectivity in Remote Areas
Stakeholders in information and communications technology have urged Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) to work closely with the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone,…
- 12 Apr 2022
Wardchat Opens Operation in Nigeria, Pledges to Strengthen & Empower Electoral Community
Wardchat, a Nigerian non-partisan social network connecting voters from the same polling unit, ward, local government and state across the country has been launched in the country. L-R: Kunle Lawal-…