Nigeria: Case for electronic voting and electoral reform before 2027 by Abajue, Chidi - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Executive Summary.
Nigeria’s democratic destiny stands at crossroads.
Despite two decades of continuous civilian rule, the question remains: Have our elections truly reflected the will of the people?

This paper calls on the National Assembly of Nigeria to enact the legislative will and moral courage required to institutionalize electronic voting (e-voting) and comprehensive electoral reform before 2027.

Voting for Africa’s Beacon of ICT merit and leadership awards opens - ITREALMS

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The voting for the 2023 edition of the Africa’s Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) merit and leadership awards have been opened for members of the public, reports ITREALMS.

According to the chief executive officer and editor in-chief, CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, and the organisers of the lecture., Mr. Ken Nwogbo, the board and management of the company with over two million online subscribers has opened its portal to the general public to vote for nominees of their choice for this year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards.

INEC: No voting in 6 polling units in Anambra, 234 others nationwide - ITREALMS

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A total of six polling units and 234 others nationwide would not be active during the 2023 general elections, reports ITREALMS .

Disclosing this, Monday, was the chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political parties held at INEC conference room in Abuja.

Voting opens for 5th .NG awards - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced that the 2022 .ng Awards is scheduled to hold on Friday, 29th April 2022, reports ITREALMS.

NiRA seeks to recognize and acknowledge those who are contributing to the growth of the .ng domain name registration and promotion of the DNS Industry.

2019: INEC bans mobile devices inside voting booth - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that there will be a partial ban on the use of electronic mobile devices inside the polling booth during the 2019 general elections, reports ITREALMS.

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Publicity Committee at INEC, Barrister Festus Okoye made this disclosure in his address at the sensitization forum for the media in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, saying they have introduced a partial ban on the use of mobile phone and other photographic devices.

Okoye, who was represented at the forum by the outgoing Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ekiti State, Prof. Abdulganiyu Olayinka Raji, said the ban on mobile devices is strictly on voters at the polling booth.

“We have introduced a partial ban on the use of mobile phone and other photographic devices by voters while in the voting cubicles,” he declared.

Okoye also expressed dismay over the issue of vote buying and INEC has responded to this by first altering the configuration of polling units by moving the ballot boxes closer to the voting cubicles in order to make it difficult for voters to expose their marked ballot papers.

According to him, it is in the same stead that the partial ban on mobile phones and photographic devices was introduced.

In addition, INEC he said, has introduced the “rolling and flattening of ballot papers by voters before casting them into the ballot boxes, stressing that financial inducement by partisan actors through the collection of the voter identification numbers (VIN) and their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).

“We want to reassure Nigerians that we are aware of the new tricks. It is a futile effort. We will work with the security agencies to deal with the violators of our electoral laws,” Okoye insisted.

He emphasised on the role of the media to deeply engage in voter education, general enlightenment and mobilization.

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2018 NITMA prize: Emembolu on top 5, voting to end Nov. 14 - ITREALMS

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The chief executive officer (CEO), Crestsage Limited, Mr. Charles Emembolu has been listed among the top five for the 2018 Information Technology (IT) Personality of the Year category of the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), reports ITREALMS.

Others include the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) Power soft Integrated Solutions Limited, Adedoyin Odunfa – MD/CEO Digital Jewels Limited, Mr. Peter Arogundade – Managing Director Sidmach Technologies and Mr. Tunde Badejo – MD/CEO Soft Alliance and Resources Limited.

Confirming this to ITREALMS in Lagos, NCS President, Prof. Adesola Aderounmu, said that voting has commenced since November 1, and enjoined Nigerians and especially NCS members vote for the candidate of their choice.

He pointed out that the IT Personality Year Award also known as the NCS President’s award will acknowledge and celebrate individuals that have excelled in our tech sector during the year.

Further, ITREALMS gathered that other individuals and organizations would be recognized and honoured with Special Recognition Awards for their undeniable and huge contributions in the IT and related areas.

Whereas the Interest Groups of NCS, the President said, would also present their awards within their core areas.

“Long service awards will be given to NCS Secretariat staff who have met the requirements and demonstrated diligence and commitment in carrying out their functions,” Aderounmu said.

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NCS lists top 5 IT Personalities, voting commences - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has shortlisted the top 5 contestants in the 2018 Information Technology (IT) Personality of the Year category of the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), reports ITREALMS.

Revealing this to ITREALMS in Lagos, NCS President, Prof. Adesola Aderounmu, said that voting has commenced to pick the best among equals by members of NCS strictly.

He also noted that the IT Personality Year Award also known as the NCS President’s award will acknowledge and celebrate individuals that have excelled in our tech sector during the year.

“In 2018, nominees for this most prestigious award are: Mr. Charles Emembolu – CEO Crestsage Limited, Mr. Adebayo Atekoja – MD/CEO Power soft Integrated Solutions Limited, Adedoyin Odunfa – MD/CEO Digital Jewels Limited, Mr. Peter Arogundade – Managing Director Sidmach Technologies and Mr. Tunde Badejo – MD/CEO Soft Alliance and Resources Limited,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo and the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede are to headline honourary fellowships at the 2018 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, the National President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof Adesola Aderounmu, whose organization hosts NITMA, said the duo will be honoured for their dedication and exemplary service to Information Technology (IT) growth and development in Nigeria.

“Honorary Fellowship will be conferred on the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osibanjo and the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede for their dedication and exemplary service to IT growth and development in Nigeria,” he said.

This, he said, is in line with the advocacy efforts of NCS to achieve sustainable development in Nigeria through Information Technology, NCS promotes excellence and significant impact.

“I urge you to join NCS to celebrate the champions who are using technology to change society for good,” the president said.

Yearly, he recalled that NCS recognizes, celebrates and rewards outstanding excellence and exceptional contributions in the Information Technology field through the unique national platform NITMA provides.

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INEC says in 2019 ‘There'll be no electronic voting' - ITREALMS Online

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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has declared they will be using no electronic voting system in 2019 general elections, reports ITRealms.

Addressing participants at the 67th World Congress of the International Press Institute (IPI) held in Abuja, weekend, Prof. Yakubu said although there will be no electronic voting, the process is already being engineered by technology.

"There is no electronic balloting in 2019. In other words, there will be no electronic voting in the next general election but technology is already being used in many aspects of the processes,” he declared, stressing that “Electronic voting should be the ultimate step in the chain involving five inter-related processes.”

He extended invitation to the international media that require longer time and logistics to prepare, saying that “you are welcome to cover our 2019 general elections.”

INEC, he said, believes the forthcoming elections will further underscore the maturity of our electoral democracy after the globally acknowledged success of the 2015 general elections.

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