The passage of the Nigeria Electoral Act Amendment 2026 by the Senate introduces revised timelines, entrenches BVAS accreditation and retains INEC’s discretion on results transmission, with major implications for electoral credibility ahead of 2027.
PDP has fixed March 28 and March 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, as the party finalises preparations for congresses and leadership transition.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for February 21, 2026, to fill vacant seats in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State, following a resignation and a death in the House of Assembly.
Governor Charles Soludo has urged strict accountability for INEC officials who violate electoral laws, insisting that prosecution and transparency are vital to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and build public trust in the electoral process.
Driven by family considerations and political equity, Mascot Uzor Kalu withdraws from the Abia State APC gubernatorial race, paving a smooth path for other aspirants.
President Bola Tinubu makes history by appointing 39-year-old Professor Segun Aina as the youngest-ever Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Nigeria and Italy launch a joint Working Group to spearhead a $5 billion financing campaign to transform learning for millions of children ahead of the Rome Global Education Summit.