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Nigerian Senate Reinstates Real-Time Election Result Transmission

2/11/2026

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The Nigerian Senate reversed its decision against real-time electronic transmission of election results to boost transparency.
Concerns over low turnout and unreliable result reporting fueled the reversal and public demand.
The last presidential election had 27% turnout, the lowest since 1999, despite frequent legal challenges to results.
A 2023 online results database was ineffective, with only 10% of constituencies reporting promptly.

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Story summary

The Nigerian Senate reversed its decision against real-time electronic transmission of election results to boost transparency.
Concerns over low turnout and unreliable result reporting fueled the reversal and public demand.
The last presidential election had 27% turnout, the lowest since 1999, despite frequent legal challenges to results.
A 2023 online results database was ineffective, with only 10% of constituencies reporting promptly.