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2027 Elections: INEC seeks UK support on cybersecurity, technology, voter education

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for stronger collaboration with the United Kingdom to strengthen Nigeria's electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the appeal when he received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, and his delegation during a courtesy visit to the commission. […] 2027…

2027 Elections: INEC seeks UK support on cybersecurity, technology, voter education

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