Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been shortlisted from a pool of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. INEC disclosed that the screening process was guided by constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act, which set out stringent requirements for groups aspiring
Despite receiving formal approval from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in January 2025, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is yet to commence the registration of inmates for the National Identification Number (NIN) across the nation’s 256 custodial centres. The initiative, which was designed to integrate inmates into national development databases and enhance facility security,
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the closure of the registration process for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued by the Commission on Monday, it was confirmed that all available slots for Nigerian pilgrims have been filled, and no further registration will be accepted. NAHCON directed all individuals who
