Nigerian lawmakers amend Electoral Act, approve stiffer penalties for electoral offences

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The amendments are aimed at strengthening the powers of the INEC, entrenching clearer electoral procedures and closing gaps exposed during recent general elections, particularly in the pre-election activities.

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