Nigeria’s telecommunications network is capable of supporting the real-time electronic transmission of election results, major telecommunications operators have confirmed. Major telecom operators, who spoke with The PUNCH, said that Nigeria’s telecommunications network was capable of supporting the real-time electronic transmission of election results, but the process remains largely paper-based. It stated that the SCR “is not used for result transmission” and is not permanently connected to any data network. The amended law has sparked arguments among political stakeholders and civil society groups over whether real-time electronic transmission from polling units should be made mandatory. No special intervention requiredAdebayo stressed that telecom operators are not seeking any special government intervention specifically for election result transmission, noting that existing infrastructure is adequate.

Source: Punch February 23, 2026 01:51 UTC