The Nigerian Senate has taken a new step to boost the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) budget for the nation’s general elections in 2027.

The Senate reportedly wants to give INEC an extra ₦30 billion so that it can hold the 2027 poll.

The Senate committee on electoral matters took the action, citing logistical concerns as the reason for the planned increase.

Recall that INEC’s initial proposal for the elections was approximately ₦873 billion.

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