Senate Suspends Electoral Reform Bill Pending Further Review
Nigeria’s Senate has stepped down consideration of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Amendment) Bill 2025 after an extensive debate, saying more consultation and scrutiny are needed before proceeding. The bill seeks to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and replace it with a new framework aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral system through technology-driven reforms and […]
Nigeria’s National Assembly Seeks to Shift 2027 Election Date
Nigeria’s National Assembly has proposed a major shift in the country’s electoral calendar, suggesting that the next presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026, rather than the usual February or March 2027. The proposal is part of a series of draft amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed on Monday during a one-day […]