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Timid Support in Nigeria for Women in Politics
A recent opinion survey in Nigeria conducted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) reveals a sharp divide between men and women on attitudes towards women’s representation in high political positions.
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Nigerian Study Tour Brings Delegation to D.C.
IFES and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) organized a study mission for high-ranking members of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and INEC’s Electoral Institute from January 11-17 in Washington, D.C. Over the course of the week-long visit, the delegation met with U.S. Department of State representatives, policymakers, advocates and topical experts.
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Taking Stock of Nigeria’s 2015 General Elections: A Post-Election Q&A
In this post-election Q&A, IFES Program Manager Julia Hedlund discusses why the outcome of the Nigerian 2015 general elections were so important for democracy in the country; security concerns on Election Day; the performance of new technologies; and the legacy of outgoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega.
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Nigeria: All eyes on 2015
With the approach of national elections in February 2015, there is increased interest in the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preparations for the polls. The Adamawa gubernatorial election, which had been scheduled for October 11, was cancelled just days before it was scheduled to be held, following a decision by the country’s Federal High Court. Unfortunately, this development has removed an opportunity to test Nigeria’s preparations for the security challenges that will be faced during the general election in 2015, as Adamawa is one of three northern states that are currently under emergency rule and have borne the brunt of attacks by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
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Social Media Rising: Technology Amplifies Stakeholder Voices during 2015 Nigerian Elections
The rise in global social media has significantly shifted the ways in which citizens are able to engage with candidates, parties, electoral officials, and with each other throughout the electoral cycle.
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What Made Nigeria’s 2011 Elections So Effective
This past April, Nigeria received accolades from national and international observers for the implementation of its national elections.
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Planning Underway for 2019 Nigerian General Elections
With presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 16, 2019, Nigerian election officials are looking to build on the successful, peaceful transfer of power that came with the 2015 national elections. Early planning and preparations are well underway, and IFES is supporting the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria on myriad fronts to foster an effective, credible electoral process.
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Training Nigerian Poll Workers on Smart Card Readers
IFES produced two smart card reader training videos for poll workers in Nigeria, which will be used to refresh poll workers during trainings prior to the opening of polls and as a reference on Election Days throughout 2019.
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Virtual Town Hall on Nigerian Elections During COVID-19
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission recently drafted a policy on conducting elections in the context of COVID-19 and has been gathering feedback. IFES' Hermann Thiel participated in a virtual town hall on the proposed policy.
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Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections
On October 1, 2015, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted “Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections” on Capitol Hill, a discussion of Nigeria’s recent general elections and presentation of IFES’ post-election public opinion survey, featuring the former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega.