Premium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
INVESTIGATION: Despite ban in several countries, ‘harmful’ weight gain product sold indiscriminately in NigeriaDespite UNICEF’s endorsement, Nigeria’s only open defecation-free state struggles with human faecesHow climate finance can accelerate development in Nigeria, By Ibrahim A.
For over two decades, every election has been plagued with delays or shortages in materials and personnel. While some of these operational challenges are deliberately created to influence electoral outcomes, others reflect a poor planning culture. However, the elections held in 2024 affirm that intentional planning, foresight and attention to detail can reverse the trend of logistics challenges.
The appointment of partisan individuals into electoral commissions to serve vested political interest deepens the distrust in the electoral process. Many civil society groups who opposed the appointment of some Resident Electoral Commissioners based on concerns over competence, experience and neutrality felt vindicated by their conduct during the 2024 elections.
These 2024 headwinds explain the apparent lack of public confidence in the electoral process. It also reaffirms the weaknesses of democratic institution like INEC, SIECs, and political parties. The reliance of old election rigging tactics further attests to these weaknesses. As the culture of impunity deepens so does the legitimacy of electoral outcomes.
At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Transformation of taxation in Nigeria: Insights into 2024 tax reforms, By Bolutife OluwadelePremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Read more »
NITDA: Google, X, TikTok paid N2.5trn in taxes to Nigeria in H1 2024NITDA says X, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok paid N2.55 trillion in taxes to Nigeria in the first half (H1) of 2024.
Read more »
Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2024: Addressing High Fertility Rates and Insufficient Family Planning EffortsThe Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2024 in Abuja highlights concerns over high fertility rates, low family planning uptake, and inadequate support for people with disabilities, despite significant government spending on infrastructure. The event aims to promote family planning as a tool for saving lives and advancing social and economic progress.
Read more »
Zenith Bank Plc Recognized as 'Bank of the Year, Nigeria' in 2024 AwardsZenith Bank Plc has earned the prestigious 'Bank of the Year, Nigeria' award from The Banker's Bank of the Year Awards 2024, highlighting the bank's robust management, strategic business model, and dedication to sustainability and ESG practices.
Read more »
Zenith Bank Plc Named 'Bank of the Year, Nigeria' in The Banker’s 2024 AwardsZenith Bank Plc has received the prestigious 'Bank of the Year, Nigeria' award in The Banker Magazine's Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The accolade recognizes the bank's robust management, strategic business model, and commitment to sustainability and ESG practices.
Read more »
Nigeria's President Bails Finance Minister Amidst Global Anti-Corruption Drive in 2024Nigerian President Ola Olukoyede has released the Finance Minister, Mista Ibrahim Shazali, on bail ahead of a trial related to corruption and fraud. This decision was announced in a press conference following a meeting with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano. The president cited the need for the minister's participation in the global anti-corruption drive as a reason for the bail.
Read more »