INEC’s Clarification on High Cost of FOI Request Brews More Controversy

INEC’s Clarification on High Cost of FOI Request Brews More Controversy 0
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- October 17, 2025
The clarification by the Independent National Electoral Commission on its demand for a sum of N1.5 billion as the operating cost for the processing and issuance of the Certified True Copy of the national voters register has generated more controversy, as Nigerians continue to criticise the electoral umpire for its bogus demand. The electoral commission
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Prerogative of Mercy List, Not Final, Says FG Amid Backlashes 0
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- October 17, 2025
The federal government has revealed that the presidential prerogative of mercy, exercised by President Bola Tinubu and the Council of State last week, is still in the process of being finalised while the list of beneficiaries is reviewed. The government also stated that none of the listed inmates had been released from prison. The Attorney
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No! JAMB Is Still a Compulsory Requirement for Tertiary Education Admission 0
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- October 17, 2025
CLAIM: JAMB is no longer a compulsory requirement for admission into tertiary institutions. VERDICT: False. FULL STORY Numerous social media posts have claimed that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will no longer be a compulsory requirement for admission into tertiary institutions. An X page, @NaijaTrend
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Expectations for New INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan 0
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- October 16, 2025
His screening by the Senators was stimulating, collegial, informative, and educational. There is no reliable method for discerning a person’s intentions simply from their appearance. No unexpected findings emerged during the proceedings. The Professor of Law demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and the qualifications required for the role. As with his predecessors, consideration will be given to
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Senate Confirms Prof Amupitan as INEC Chair, Affirms Adherence to Independence 0
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- October 16, 2025
Professor Joash Amupitan was officially confirmed by the Nigerian Senate as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after his screening on Thursday, 16 October 2025. The confirmation, which took place at the Senate Chamber in Abuja, came after an extensive screening session lasting about two hours during which lawmakers questioned Professor Amupitan
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MRA Criticises INEC’s High FOI Request Fees 0
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- October 16, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, noting that the demand for a fee exceeding N1.5 billion for providing the National Register of Voters and the list of polling units in Nigeria could hinder legitimate access to public information.
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