Electoral College faults Senate’s rejection of real-time results transmission
The Electoral College of Nigeria has faulted the continued rejection of automatic electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act, describing the move as a setback to democratic reforms.
Electoral Act Amendment: ‘We approved electronic transmission, not transfer’ – Sen Umeh clarifies
Umeh said stakeholders across the country agreed that the law needed to be amended to expressly provide for electronic transmission.
2027: Ex-Senate Chief Whip rues rejection of mandatory e-transmission of election results
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A former Chief Whip of the Senate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Sir Rowland Owie, on Thursday, condemned the decision of the Nigerian Senate to reject the proposal for mandatory electronic transmission of election results for the proposed Electoral Bill for the 2027 general elections describing […]
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 6, 2026
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) showed a downward adjustment against the Nigerian Naira during the Friday morning trading session on February 6, 2026.
Abuja satellite towns set for economic boom as Wike unveils strategic road network plan
By Idowu Bankole Residents of Satellite Towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are set for what officials describe as unprecedented economic and infrastructural transformation, as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, unveiled details of an ambitious road development drive across key communities. The Minister gave the hint while answering questions from Journalists after ongoing projects […]
Stakeholders urge youths to utilise govt programmes, education loans
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Stakeholders across government institutions, the private sector, and youth development platforms have urged Nigerian youths and small business owners to take fuller advantage of government empowerment initiatives, grants, and the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, stressing that broader participation is essential for entrepreneurship growth, improved access to education, and inclusive […]
