2015 Elections: Nigerian Youths Speak

2015 Presidential Elections and the Broadcast Media in Nigeria 0
- Report Update
- February 19, 2015
Now that there is a break, half time break, in political campaigns or a postponement of the elections by six weeks, it is time therefore to take stock of the various political activities, and possibly prepare for a more refined, purposeful and positive approach contrary to what some have taken as “do or die”. My
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INEC releases Information Kit for 2015 Elections 0
- Press Release
- February 19, 2015
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its Information Kit for the 2015 elections. According to INEC, the Information Kit is a user-friendly compilation of electoral information about the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory where elections will be conducted. The document will provide the user an overview of basic statistics about the
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INEC distributes fifty two million PVCs nationwide 0
- Report Update
- February 18, 2015
As at yesterday, February 17, 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had distributed 52,275,367 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) nationwide out of 68,833,476 number of registered voters. This figure represents 75.94 per cent of the PVCs distributed thus far. Below is a breakdown of the distribution according to states: S/N States Number of Registered Voters
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Promoting media professionalism, UNDP courts online publishers 0
- Report Update
- February 17, 2015
As Nigeria prepares for the 2015 General Elections scheduled for 28th March, UNDP facilitated a dialogue with online publishers as part of efforts aimed at promoting peaceful elections in the country. The dialogue which took place on 10th February, came at a time when Nigeria’s political parties are increasingly using non-traditional media platforms and tools
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2015 Election Postponement: Nigerians React 0
- News
- February 16, 2015
The postponement of Nigeria’s general election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is still generating diverse reactions. While some say it may make some good room for better conduct of the election, others suspect some foul play by the ruling party. Jacqueline Ogoh reports.
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Peace accord by candidates good for peaceful polls 0
- Report Update
- February 16, 2015
Following the signing of the peace accord by presidential candidates in the forthcoming elections, Nigerians bare their minds in this report stating their expectations of the political parties and candidates. Rowland Longs reports.
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