Electoral integrity underpins the legitimacy of democratic systems by ensuring that all aspects of an election — from the legal framework to ballot administration — conform to recognised standards of ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has begun early strategic preparations for the 2026 off-cycle elections and the 2027 general elections, reaffirming commitment to ...

A group of five organizations said in a press release Sunday that they are releasing “a resource with specific steps government leaders and democracy advocates can take to help strengthen democracy ...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, SAN, has drawn attention to the growing challenge of misinformation and the misuse of emerging technologies to ...

A new report from the University of East Anglia has raised concerns about the state of democracy around the world during 2024's "Super Cycle" of elections. Described by Time Magazine as the "Year of ...

Elections serve as the cornerstone of democracy, providing legitimacy to governments and ensuring the active participation of the electorate in governance. As emphasised by Sarah Birch in her work, ...

An X post promising the former president of Nigeria to “restore electoral integrity” in his country and thanking him for congratulating Donald Trump on his election victory this month has been falsely ...

“Governance: The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent” ...

New Delhi: A day after drawing attention for introducing a section on the Emergency for the first time in a Class 9 textbook, ...

Elections are a pillar of liberal democracy. Citizens use them to choose their leaders and influence governance. But Nigeria’s electoral body has an inconsistent record of performance over the years.