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How Nigerian elections work

The central place to understand what is elected, who runs the process and how results are reached. Each topic links to a dedicated explainer as verified content is published.

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Last updated: 2026-08-22

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Election topics

How Nigerian Elections Work

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Presidential Elections

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National Assembly Elections

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Governorship Elections

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State Assembly Elections

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Election Timeline

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Electoral Institutions

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Voter Registration

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Election Day

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Results & Declaration

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Timeline

Election timeline

Statutory milestones from registration through to the declaration of results. No date is shown until it has been checked against an official source.

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  5. Election day

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  6. Collation and declaration of results

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  7. Statutory post-election milestones

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Dates

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Who we are

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.

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Last updated: 2026-08-22

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