Latest news from inec nigeria

Here are the latest news from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria:

Latest Updates:

  1. 2023 General Elections: 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.
  2. Voter Registration: INEC has extended the deadline for voter registration to January 31, 2023, to enable more Nigerians to register and exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections.
  3. PVC Collection: INEC has announced that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will be collected from January 8, 2023, to January 29, 2023, at designated centers across the country.
  4. Election Guidelines: INEC has released guidelines for the 2023 general elections, including rules on campaign financing, election observers, and the use of technology in the electoral process.
  5. Security Arrangements: INEC has assured that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure the safety of voters, election officials, and materials during the elections.

Recent Developments:

  1. Court Ruling: A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to include the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the list of political parties participating in the 2023 general elections.
  2. Party Primaries: INEC has monitored the conduct of party primaries by various political parties, including the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP).
  3. Election Materials: INEC has begun the distribution of election materials, including ballot papers, voting cubicles, and other essential items, to various states across the country.
  4. International Observers: INEC has invited international observers to monitor the 2023 general elections, including the European Union, the United States, and the Commonwealth.
  5. Voter Education: INEC has launched a voter education campaign to educate Nigerians on the electoral process, including the importance of voting, the use of PVCs, and the role of election observers.

Upcoming Events:

  1. Presidential Debate: The first presidential debate is scheduled to hold on January 19, 2023, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
  2. Governorship Debate: The first governorship debate is scheduled to hold on January 26, 2023, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
  3. Election Observation: International observers are expected to arrive in Nigeria in February 2023 to monitor the 2023 general elections.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive. For the latest information, I recommend checking the official INEC website or reputable news sources.