Governance - 10 APR 2023

Understanding Federal Character Principle in Nigeria

Nigeria's federal character principle should curb discrimination and underrepresentation in Nigeria. How is this practised?

Governance - 16 MAR 2023

Who are the G5 governors?

We explain the meaning and people behind the terminology "G5 governors".

Governance - 14 MAR 2023

Political parties in Nigeria

We explain what political parties in Nigeria are and why they matter.

Governance - 09 MAR 2023

Why was the 2023 governorship election postponed?

INEC postpones 2023 governorship elections.

Governance - 21 FEB 2023

How to become a delegate in Nigeria

Stears explains the types of political party delegates in Nigeria and the steps involved in becoming one.

The full guide to Nigeria's 2023 elections

Understanding the key issues of Nigeria's elections in 2023.

Governance - 16 FEB 2023

What are the forms of political participation in Nigeria?

A breakdown of political participation and its different forms in Nigeria.

Governance - 08 FEB 2023

Split-ticket voting and its influence on Nigeria's elections

We look into the concept of split-ticket voting and explain how it could influence the 2023 elections.

Governance - 01 FEB 2023

Voter card registration in 2023

We look at why Nigeria's voter card registration is continuous and the processes for getting registered to vote.

Governance - 01 FEB 2023

5 types of elections in Nigeria

We explain the processes that lead to primary, general, run-off, supplementary and re-run elections in Nigeria.

Governance - 28 JAN 2023

What is happening in Osun? What Adeleke's case means for Nigeria

Osun's election tribunal sacked Adeleke as governor. We highlight what this means for different stakeholders in the Nigerian election cycle.

Governance - 24 JAN 2023

Full list of 2023 presidential candidates in Nigeria and their parties

Here is the full list of 2023 presidential candidates for Nigeria's elections.

Governance - 16 JAN 2023

Basic qualifications for elections in Nigeria

Basic qualifications for elections in Nigeria.

Governance - 16 JAN 2023

2023 election timetable and schedule of activities

Here is how INEC will conduct the 2023 elections.

Governance - 10 JAN 2023

Will INEC postpone the 2023 elections?

What reasons will allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone an election?

Governance - 05 JAN 2023

Why does Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi matter?

Why does Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi matter?

Governance - 22 DEC 2022

What determines voter turnout?

Unpacking how to determine voter turnout in Nigeria and why it is important.

Governance - 21 DEC 2022

Why does INEC have to close the voter registration process?

We unveil why Nigeria's voter registration process needs to close.

Governance - 20 DEC 2022

What is an electoral act?

We look at the conditions that inform an electoral act in Nigeria.

Governance - 19 DEC 2022

What does the Electoral Act say about election spending?

Per the Electoral Act, INEC has the power to determine election expenses. We break down what the new laws are about.

Governance - 15 DEC 2022

What leads to an off-cycle election in Nigeria?

Off-cycle elections primarily deviate from the general election cycle (marked by a quadrennial presidential election).

Governance - 14 DEC 2022

Can the INEC chair be replaced close to the election?

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, is rumoured to be replaced. How possible is this potential removal?

Governance - 13 DEC 2022

What happens if a presidential candidate dies before the election in Nigeria?

In 2015 the APC Kogi Governorship nominee died after the elections ended. The constitution has a way to resolve such issues.

Governance - 12 DEC 2022

What is a run-off election and how would it happen in Nigeria?

How a run-off election would happen in Nigeria.