Tag: Election funding

…Extends voter registration by 2 weeks The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says preparations for the 2027 general elections are gathering momentum, following the release of more than ₦500 billion in election funding and the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. The electoral body confirmed that it has received over half of the budget earmarked for the 2027 elections, describing the development as a major step towards ensuring adequate planning and logistics ahead of the nationwide polls. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the…