FCT Mock Council Polls: A Quiet Rehearsal for Democracy Raises Loud Questions
In Abuja’s usually bustling political atmosphere, the silence at many polling units during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) mock council elections spoke volumes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is worried—deeply…
NIS Refutes Rumours of Passport Ban in Southeast, Reassures Citizens
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has moved swiftly to quash circulating reports that the South East has been barred from obtaining passports. In a statement signed by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service described the…
CBN Flags Nigeria Fintech’s Heavy Reliance on Foreign Capital
Nigeria’s fintech scene, celebrated as one of Africa’s fastest-growing innovation hubs, is facing a cautionary moment. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2025 Fintech Policy Insight Report, the sector remains heavily dependent on foreign…
What “Real-Time Electronic Transmission” Means — And Why It Matters
Electronic transmission of results refers to the process of sending polling-unit outcomes digitally to a central election database, rather than relying only on physical result sheets that must be transported manually. When the phrase “real time” is used,…