2015: Intrigues of bidding for power at the centre
- Report Update
- October 14, 2014

Clamour for more youth inclusiveness in Nigerian politics has reached another milestone with the passage by 25 State Houses of Assembly of the age reduction bill popularly referred to as the ‘Not Too Young to Run Bill’. The bill’ seeks an amendment to the constitution to reduce the age qualification for elective offices; for President
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has implored the citizenry to arm themselves with their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in order to ensure that they can determine the quality of leaders that will rule over them. Rising from a one day citizen engagement forum organised in Lagos by the International Press Centre (IPC) with support
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Nigerians are anxiously waiting for a quick resolution of the controversy trailing the reordering of the sequence of the 2019 general elections. The two chambers of the National Assembly last week adopted a report of its joint committee on Electoral Matters which amended section 25 of the Electoral Act and altered the sequence of the
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As part of preparations to evaluate the level of support required for a successful general election in Nigeria next year, a team of the United Nations has embarked on a Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) to organizations and groups which have roles to play in the election. The United Nations (UN) team, led by Mr. Serge
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The European Union has re-stated its avowed commitment and resolve to deepening democratic process in Nigeria, saying this is a sure way to guarantee a better life for the diverse people of Africa’s most populous nation. Speaking at the formal launch of its Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (SDGN) project in Abuja, Head of
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The representatives of the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) visited the International press Centre, (IPC) Lagos on Monday, February 5, 2018. The meeting between the two implementing partners focused on the mutual goal of the EU Funded Programme “Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria” (EU-SDGN) which aims to contribute to the reinforcement of democracy
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