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2027 Elections: INEC Moves to Boost Participation of Persons With Disabilities

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced consultations with the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and cluster leaders as part of efforts to increase the participation of Persons with

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NHRC Urges Parties to Shun Hate Speech Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

…Commission demands level playing field, protection of voters, journalists and observers The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to reject hate speech, ethnic profiling, vote-buying and other conduct capable of undermining Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission

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FG Sets December Deadline for 95% NIN Coverage

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

The Federal Government has set December 2026 as the deadline to achieve 95 per cent coverage of Nigeria’s population under the National Identification Number (NIN) system, signalling an accelerated push to make digital identity the foundation of access to public services, financial transactions and social interventions. The target was announced yesterday by the Chief of

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IPCR Urges Nigerians to Invest in Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

…Ochogwu seeks stronger social cohesion, early warning systems, inclusive governance The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called for urgent and sustained investment in peacebuilding, warning that Nigeria’s democratic stability and development prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections depend on the ability of stakeholders to address conflict before

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Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone Begin Major Waste Management Reforms

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

—UNE​P-backed initiative pushes stronger laws, better oversight and protection for informal workers Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are set to strengthen their waste management systems following a regional initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) aimed at improving legislation, institutional coordination and environmental safeguards.

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NHRC, AccountabilityLab Seek Coordinated Response to Digital Rights Violations

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

….Agencies, CSOs move to bridge complaint-resolution gaps, restore confidence in access to justice The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and AccountabilityLab Nigeria have called for stronger inter-agency collaboration and coordinated mechanisms to ensure that victims of digital rights violations can access justice promptly and effectively. The call was made on