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Civic & Electoral Information
Clear, trusted information to help Nigerians understand and participate in the democratic process. Every factual resource is published with its source and the date it was last checked.
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Resource categories
Nine areas covering elections, voting, institutions and participation from abroad.
Elections
How Nigeria's electoral system is structured and what each election decides.
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Voter Information
Registration, permanent voter cards, polling units and voting.
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Electoral Process
From registration through to the declaration of results.
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Civic Education
Democratic participation and civic responsibility, in plain language.
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Institutions
INEC and the other bodies involved in Nigerian elections.
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Diaspora Participation
What Nigerians living abroad can and cannot currently do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most often.
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Downloads & Guides
Educational material prepared for offline and group use.
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Videos
Short explainers and recorded civic education sessions.
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Explainers and guides
How Nigerian Elections Work
An overview of the elections held in Nigeria, who is elected and how the process is organised.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationHow Nigeria Elects a President
Requirements, voting, geographic spread, collation, declaration and run-off scenarios, step by step.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationVoter Information Hub
Eligibility, registration, the permanent voter card, finding your polling unit and what to bring.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationElection Day Guide
A step by step walk through of what happens at a polling unit on election day.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationWhat INEC Does
The role of the Independent National Electoral Commission and where its official information lives.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationNigerians Abroad: How You Can Participate
Civic participation routes that are open to Nigerians living overseas, and the current voting position.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationFact Check
Claims about elections and civic processes, checked against authoritative sources.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationElection Timeline & Important Dates
Statutory milestones from registration through to results. Dates are published only once verified.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationCivic Responsibility in Plain Language
What civic participation means day to day, beyond casting a vote.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Awaiting verificationImportant dates
Dates are published only once they have been checked against an official source.
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Voter registration period
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Party primaries
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Candidate nomination
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Campaign period
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Election day
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Material for offline use
Understanding Nigerian Elections
A short primer covering the elections held and who is elected in each.
Voter Information Guide
Eligibility, registration and the permanent voter card, in one document.
Election Day Guide
A single page checklist for use at a polling unit.
Diaspora Civic Participation Guide
Participation routes available to Nigerians living overseas.
Explainers and recordings
Nigerian elections in 60 seconds
A short explainer covering what is elected and when.
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What happens at a polling unit
A walk through of the election day sequence.
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Civic participation from abroad
A recorded discussion on diaspora civic engagement.
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Understanding the permanent voter card
What the card is used for and how it is handled.
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers grouped by topic. Answers carry their verification state.
South East Network is a civic engagement and diaspora platform. It is not the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or any other electoral authority, and it cannot register voters or issue voter cards. Where official action is required, use the relevant official institution.