Homepage Lagos from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Nigeria says electronic transmission of election results from polling units remains mandatory under the amended Electoral Act, despite controversy surrounding recent changes to the bill.

Nigeria’s Senate has amended the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to shorten the statutory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days, effectively giving the Independent National Electoral Commission an extra 60 days to adjust its timetable and avoid a clash with Ramadan.