INEC fixes January 16 for presidential, N’Assembly elections

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed January 16 as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

In a recent announcement highlighted in news updates, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16 for the presidential and National Assembly elections. This development was reported by ThisDayLive. No additional details on the schedule or preparations are available in the provided sources.

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On February 4, 2026, Nigeria's Senate passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, after beginning consideration and reducing the election notice period.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has amended its election timetable and fixed January 16, 2027, as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Bill 2026—previously passed by the Senate on February 4—into law on February 18, 2026, advancing preparations for Nigeria's 2027 general elections. The bill, which includes reforms like reducing INEC's election notice period from 360 to 180 days, comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and broader electoral improvements.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has engaged 1,132 vehicles to support logistics for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory polls. INEC has issued a warning to transport unions involved in the delivery process against any lapses.

Wabunge na Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) wamepinga juhudi za kufuta kituo cha kitaifa cha kujumlishia kura za urais kabla ya uchaguzi wa 2027. Kesi iliyowasilishwa na Seneta Okiya Omtatah inapinga kanuni zinazohusisha ujumlishaji wa matokeo. IEBC inasema kituo hicho huongeza uwazi.

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