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The APC spokesman praises the National Assembly for swiftly amending the Electoral Act to include provisions for real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing pragmatism in their decision-making.

Civil society groups in Nigeria have threatened to protest against the amended Electoral Act that fails to mandate electronic transmission of election results.

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserts that the recently amended Electoral Act will enhance the integrity of elections and ensure that every vote counts by introducing electronic transmission of results.

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved the electronic transmission of election results with a manual backup, while various incidents including attacks and detentions also make headlines.

A Nigerian lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, advocates for the electronic transmission and collation of election results to enhance Nigeria's electoral integrity.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual backup, leading to protests and walkouts from opposition lawmakers.

The Nigerian Senate has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a backup, amid a contentious debate involving 15 opposing lawmakers.

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, after a contentious debate concerning electronic transmission of results.

Oby Ezekwesili participated in protests at Nigeria's National Assembly advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

The Nigerian Senate entered a closed-door session to reconsider amendments to the Electoral Act regarding the optional electronic transmission of results and changes to the election notice period.

Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives walked out in protest against a motion to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill concerning electronic result transmission.

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Nigerian Senate explains its decision to make electronic transmission of election results discretionary, citing empirical data and consultations as guiding factors.

The Nigerian Senate has explained why it removed the 'real-time' electronic transmission requirement from the Electoral Bill 2026 due to concerns over infrastructure limitations.

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association criticizes the Nigerian Senate's decision to allow both manual and electronic transmission of election results, fearing it undermines the integrity of the electoral process.

A Nigerian university scholar advocates for the use of artificial intelligence by the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve the electronic transmission of election results before the 2027 elections.

Nigerian lawmaker Seriake Dickson calls for the Senate-House conference committee to adhere to the House's version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic result transmission for electoral integrity.

Senator Seriake Dickson has called for the Senate to fully adopt the House of Representatives' version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic transmission of results for electoral integrity.

Senator Seriake Dickson criticizes the Nigerian Senate's decision to include provisions that weaken the push for electronic transmission of election results.

Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson argues that Nigeria is unprepared for electronic voting and that the push for real-time transmission of results is misguided and does not ensure electoral transparency.

The Nigerian Senate has amended its resolution to allow both electronic and manual transmission of election results, enabling the use of manual methods if electronic transmissions fail.

The article discusses the challenges of trust in Nigeria's electoral process, particularly in the counting and collation phases where manipulation may occur.

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice President, urges opposition parties to unite for transparent elections and advocates for a fully electronic voting transmission system.

Senator Orji Kalu supports the Senate's approval of electronic transmission of election results to enhance the transparency and credibility of Nigeria's electoral process.

The Nigerian Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results while former Kaduna State governor El-Rufai denies personal conflicts with President Tinubu.

The Nigerian Senate has approved the use of electronic transmission for election results but allows manual collation as a backup.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has publicly supported real-time electronic transmission of election results, emphasizing the need for trust in Nigeria's electoral process.

The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act to include provisions for electronic transmission of results, albeit with conditions regarding internet availability.

The Nigerian Senate faced disruptions as lawmakers revisited a controversial clause regarding the electronic transmission of election results.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi demands electronic transmission of election results to enhance transparency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

Rotimi Amaechi advocates for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results to reduce violence and casualties during elections in Nigeria.

Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi participated in a protest at the National Assembly, advocating for the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria's Electoral Act amendment.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his support for protests against the National Assembly's amendment to the Electoral Act, which he believes threatens the integrity of election results.

The Nigerian Senate is holding an emergency plenary session due to rising public outrage over amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly regarding the removal of electronic transmission of election results.

The Southern and Middle Belt Leadership Forum in Nigeria calls for the retention of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the upcoming Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing its importance for democracy.

Civil society groups in Nigeria are demanding that the National Assembly retain mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results and release the 2027 election timetable within two weeks.

Protesters demonstrated at Nigeria's National Assembly, demanding mandatory electronic transmission of election results while using mattresses and pillows as symbols of their demands.

Nigeria's Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation states the country lacks the infrastructure for electronic voting and real-time election results transmission.

Peter Obi participated in a protest at Nigeria's National Assembly against the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results from an amendment bill, emphasizing the call for electoral transparency.

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the inclusion of mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing Electoral Act amendment.

Peter Obi has led a protest at the National Assembly, demanding the approval for real-time electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria.

A Nigerian civil society group has raised concerns that mandatory electronic transmission of election results could disenfranchise voters, particularly in rural areas, following recent Senate actions regarding the Electoral Act amendment.

The Nigerian Senate rejected a key provision for real-time electronic transmission of election results, raising concerns over potential election manipulation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria's Senate President has called for an emergency session following widespread criticism of amendments to the Electoral Act concerning electronic transmission of results.

David Mark has called on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass an amendment bill that grants INEC the authority to decide on the feasibility of real-time electronic transmission of election results.

Former Minister Solomon Dalung supports a planned protest at the National Assembly against the Senate's removal of mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

A coalition of activists in Nigeria plans to protest against the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results.