NEWS

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

FEATURES

2027 Elections: Let’s Not Frustrate CBN’s War Against Inflation

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

By Lawal Nasir As the drums of politics begin to sound again with the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 elections, rallies, billboards, media blitzes and display of constituency projects are set to flood the country. While many, including media owners, see this as a harvest time, an opportunity to make money, the time is […]

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Amupitan, Agbakoba to Headline GOCOP 10th Annual Conference

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, will deliver the keynote address at the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled to hold in Lagos. The announcement was made on Monday by the Chairman of the 2026 Conference Planning Committee and Deputy President of […]

NEWS

INEC Strengthens Global Tech Partnerships on AI Cybersecurity Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is deepening its collaboration with leading global technology and electoral organisations to strengthen the use of artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies and cybersecurity in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, held strategic

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INEC Chairman: AI Must Strengthen, Not Replace Electoral Institutions

Daily Dispatch September 10, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral administration will depend less on the sophistication of the technology than on the strength of the institutions, governance structures and safeguards guiding its use. The Chairman stated this

NEWS

Beyond Rhetoric: INEC Demands Concrete Action on Women’s Political Inclusion

Daily Dispatch September 10, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) called on political parties to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete, measurable steps to strengthen women’s participation and representation in Nigeria’s political process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The call was made during a high-level Engagement with Political Parties on Strengthening