Inec latest news

INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) is the electoral body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news and updates from INEC:

Upcoming Elections:

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, 2023, for presidential and national assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for governorship and state assembly elections.
• INEC has also announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence on June 28, 2022, and end on January 14, 2023.

Voter Registration:

• INEC has announced that over 10 million new voters have been registered since the commencement of the CVR exercise in June 2022.
• The commission has also announced that it will conduct a nationwide verification exercise to ensure that registered voters are eligible to vote.

Election Security:

• INEC has announced that it has taken measures to ensure the security of the 2023 elections, including the deployment of security personnel and the use of technology to monitor the elections.
• The commission has also announced that it will work with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure the safety of voters and election officials.

Election Technology:

• INEC has announced that it will use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to conduct the 2023 elections. The BVAS is a biometric system that uses both fingerprint and facial recognition to verify voters.
• The commission has also announced that it will use the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal to display election results in real-time.

Election Observers:

• INEC has announced that it has accredited over 300 local and international election observers for the 2023 elections.
• The commission has also announced that it will work with election observers to ensure the transparency and credibility of the elections.

Other News:

• INEC has announced that it will conduct a nationwide audit of its voter register to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the register.
• The commission has also announced that it will work with civil society organizations and other stakeholders to promote voter education and awareness.

These are some of the latest news and updates from INEC. I hope this information is helpful.