Report of BVAS Testing and Mock Accreditation

Data and technology will play a prominent role in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. The electoral commission, INEC is relying on electoral technology to enhance the transparency and credibility of the election. Tools such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and INEC Election Result Viewing portal will be deployed for the elections. This automation of critical aspects of the election process is backed by the 2022 Electoral Act and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for elections.

2023 polls: Yiaga Africa to Partner NOA on Voter Education, Location of Polling Units

Moshood Isah Feb 9th 2023

Ahead of the 2023 General elections, Yiaga Africa is set to partner the National Orientation Agency, as part of an effort to intensify voter education campaigns, especially on educating citizens on how to locate their polling units before election day.

Yiaga Africa, European Union Inspire 150 Young Legislative Candidates to be Ready to Run, Win and Lead

Yiaga Africa Feb 7th 2023

As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, Yiaga Africa with the support of the European Union under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) brought together 150 young candidates running for federal and state legislatures across the country for a two-day conference in Abuja.

Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

Moshood Isah Feb 2nd 2023

In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in 176,846 polling units for elections into the office of the President, Governors, National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats. Eighteen political parties nominated a total of 15,336 candidates for the one Presidential, 28 governorship elections, 469 legislative
seats in the National Assembly and 993 legislative seats in the State Houses of Assembly.

Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in 176,846 polling units for elections into the office of the President, Governors, National Assembly, and State House of Assembly seats. Eighteen political parties nominated a total of 15,336 candidates for the one Presidential, 28 governorship elections, 469 legislative seats in the National Assembly, and 993 legislative seats in the State Houses of Assembly.

Road to 2023: Tensions, Ungoverned Spaces & Limited Access for Elections

Moshood Isah Jan 30th 2023

Nigeria’s 2023 general elections is Africa’s biggest elections in 2023. The election is an opportunity for Nigerians to elect leaders for respective offices which include the office of the President, 469 Legislators of the National Assembly, 28 Governors and 993 State
Assembly legislators in a potentially contentious election. The elections which will be conducted amidst a troubled economy, rising insecurity and fractured state and society relations remain a symbol of hope for the people in a developing democracy lasting