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- 6 Jan 2026
INEC Warns of Fake Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised alarm about a fake and unauthorized website falsely claiming to be an “INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal 2026.” The Commission raised…
- 18 Jan 2013
Jega Says INEC Ready to Issue Permanent Voter Cards
Prof. Attahiru Jega, chairman, National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) said that the Commission was ready to begin the process of issuance of permanent voter cards. Jega said INEC would this…
- 22 Apr 2014
Nigerians Seek Unbiased INEC, Adequate Security ahead 2015 Elections-Survey
Latest Election poll results released by NOIPolls Limited revealed that even though majority (71%) of Nigerians think that INEC will conduct a free and fair election come 2015 with the main reasons…
- 9 Jun 2015
Jega Quits as INEC Boss June 30
Professor Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will quit office June 30 against speculations that the INEC chairman would quit office June 8 at the end of…
- 23 Jul 2024
NDPC Meets with INEC to Enhance Data Protection Measures in Election Process
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought clarifications and sensitization on data protection from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). This request was made during an…
- 2 Apr 2023
eVoting Innovators Demand N77Bn from INEC, FG for Alleged Suppressed Proposal
Dr Adah Edache Obekpa, US-based medical professional, and Renaissance Network Africa (RNA) have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Federal Government…
- 6 Apr 2009
Inec, NCS Lay Blueprint for e-Voting in 2011
The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have joined forces to computerize voting in Nigeria, which would give boost to democracy. Both…
- 16 Jul 2021
Tambuwal Blasts Senate for Subjecting INEC to NCC
Governor Aminu Tambuwal said it is unconstitutional for the Senate to subject Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC’s) power to conduct elections to the Nigerian Communications Commission…
- 22 Nov 2015
Subjecting INEC to TSA Spells Disaster- Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega, the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned federal government that any attempt to subject INEC to the implementation of the…
- 12 May 2022
INEC Mays Relocate Sensitive Materials from CBN over Emefiele- Yakubu
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may move sensitive election materials from the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman, INEC.…
- 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…
- 14 Apr 2009
Inec, NCS Lay Blueprint for e-Voting in 2011
The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have joined forces to computerize voting in Nigeria, which would give boost to democracy. Both…
- 17 Feb 2021
INEC Says NIN not Required for Voter Registration
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the National Identification Number (NIN) will not be a requirement for voter registration. Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and…
- 2 Sept 2014
2015 Polls: Controversy Trails INEC’s N9Bn Ballot Papers Contract
Crisis is reportedly brewing at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the decision of the Commission to contract the printing of the ballot papers to be used for the…
- 28 Dec 2018
INEC Introduces app to Check Vote-Buying, Others
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced an application where every Nigerian can be election observers and report live from their polling units. The app, according to…
- 27 Mar 2022
SERAP Wants Privacy Details of Election Data from INEC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to publish the details of safeguards and mechanisms…
- 17 Aug 2017
INEC Inaugurates Committee on E-voting System
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has inaugurated a 20-member Inter-Agency Technical Committee to assess a newly-developed e-voting system. The commission disclosed this in a…
- 11 Jan 2026
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged ₦55.9Bn Election Funds Diversion
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over the alleged failure to account for ₦55.9 billion reportedly…
- 8 Apr 2026
INEC Warns Broadcasters against Misinformation ahead of 2027 Polls
Prof. Joash Amupitan, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged broadcast organisations in Nigeria to exercise greater responsibility in the dissemination of information…
- 13 Aug 2021
CVR: INEC Raises Alarm over Fake Website
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dissociated itself from what it described as fake Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online portal. The electoral body said it had not accredited…
- 3 Sept 2018
INEC, NCC Partner to Send SMSes to Owners of Uncollected PVCs
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) are partnering to send messages to owners of the uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVC), according to Mr…
- 28 Jan 2014
INEC, Firms to Pay N17.3Bn to BHL for Importing DDC Machines
A federal high court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Prof. Attahiru Jega, its chairman, infringed on a valid and subsisting patent right owned solely…
- 3 Nov 2021
INEC Deploys BVAS Device for Anambra Election, Dumps Smart Card Reader
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that it will deploy the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) device in the November 6, 2021, Anambra State Governorship election.…
- 12 Jul 2026
SERAP Sues INEC over Alleged N800Bn 2027 Tinubu Campaign Fund
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly failing to investigate claims that…
- 7 Oct 2025
Yakubu Steps Down, Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over INEC Leadership
May Agbamuche-Mbu, a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assumed office as the acting Chairman of the Commission following the formal handover by…
- 21 Jan 2022
2023 Campaign: INEC to Track, Monitor Bank Accounts of Politicians, Parties
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said it will track and monitor bank accounts of politicians and political parties in a bid to track the sources of funds for their campaigns. To this…
- 18 Sept 2018
No Plans to Ban Use of Smartphones at Polling Units- INEC
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was not banning the use of Smartphone around the polling unit areas, but the moment a prospective voter entered voting cubicle to cast his or…
- 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…
- 31 Jul 2024
INEC @ Meeting with NDPC, Seeks Protection for Biometric Voter Database
Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) is seeking firmer collaboration with the country’s data protection commission to enhance security around the biometer voter registry. This…
- 3 Jan 2019
INEC Retains Smart Card Reader, Incidence Form
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will Monday release its revised guidelines and voter register to the nation’s 91 political parties, as part of its strategic plan of action…