Nigerian Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) after all necessary procedures at the polling station are completed. According to the new rules, the presiding officer must ensure that results are signed off by the presiding officer, party agents, and security personnel before uploading them electronically. This process aims to boost trust, ensure transparency, and safeguard the fairness of the election. The decision was unanimously approved on Tuesday during an urgent Senate session, where it was agreed that this amendment would help restore public confidence and ensure the process remains organised and verifiable. Lawmakers highlighted that transmitting results to IReV after certification marks an important step forward in Nigeria’s democratic journey, increasing openness in result reporting and allowing citizens to track elections more easily.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2026 22:15 UTC