Nigeria election blog

The dust has not settled on the country's general election, as tribunals set up to resolve disputes over the vote have begun their work.

As nearly a dozen countries prepare to hold presidential elections, the spread of disinformation is inflaming Africa's political landscape.

On 25 February 2023 Nigerians will elect a new president. We look at what to expect, as disinformation has been a part of the campaigns.

Nigeria’s electoral commission recently released data on the 2023 general election candidates. We took a closer look.

A slew of surveys on who is likely to win in Nigeria’s 2023 elections have appeared since campaigning officially kicked off.

Candidates for political office in Nigeria need money to fund their campaigns. But there are laws that dictate who can contribute to them. ...

If it’s a big and important issue, be cautious about what you share or see shared on social media.

The country has tens of millions of voters. We bring you up to speed on one of Africa’s most anticipated elections.

As the election campaigns officially start in Nigeria, a coalition of its fact-checkers is asking politicians to reject misinformation and p

President Muhammadu Buhari has been keen to talk up his legacy as the February 2023 elections approach. We go deeper behind the numbers.

Nasir El-Rufai has frequently highlighted his state’s huge size as a major obstacle to tackling insecurity. But analysts are not convinced.