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INEC Declares Sanwo Olu Winner In Lagos Guber Elections

Governor Sanwo Olu retains office as he wins 19 out of 20 LGA's in Lagos. The incumbent governor defeated Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour...

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Age distribution of Nigeria’s governorship candidates

Candidates in Nigeria must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for a governorship office. According to data from the Independent's National...

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Gender distribution of gubernatorial candidates in 2023 Elections

Between 1999 - 2023, female political participation in Nigeria has been on an all time low. Currently a total of 417 candidates are vying...

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GRV Loses Polling Unit to Sanwo-Olu

The Labour Party candidate in the Lagos State Gubernatorial election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of...

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Nigeria’s $5 Billion Startup Funding Under Threat: Matters Arising

Nigeria’s ambitious goal of attracting $5 billion in startup funding by 2027 is facing serious headwinds, as investment inflows continue to shrink. Funding dropped dramatically from $1.2 billion in 2022 to an estimated $400 million across 2023 and 2024. Once Africa’s leading startup investment hub, Nigeria has now...

INEC Confirms 122 Applications for Political Party Registration

‎The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that it has obtained 12 additional applications from organizations seeking registration as political parties, raising the total number of applications being reviewed to 122.‎‎This follows the commission’s previous statement on June 23, noting that it had received 110 applications.‎‎The newly...

Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Classrooms

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to shape conversations around the future of education in Nigeria, offering possibilities such as personalized learning, real-time feedback, automated grading, and streamlined administration. The technology promises to enhance both teaching and learning experiences but with that promise comes the critical question: are...