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Tinubu Signs Electoral Amendment Bill, Presidential Campaign Threshold Doubled To N10bn
Tinubu Signs Electoral Amendment Bill, Presidential Campaign Threshold Doubled To N10bn
Tinubu signs electoral amendment bill, Presidential campaign threshold doubled to N10bn, guber limit now N3bn… inside 2026 Electoral Act. Tinubu signs electoral amendment bill on Feb 18, 2026
The national assembly has doubled the campaign spending limit for presidential candidates to N10 billion and increased the governorship ceiling to N3 billion in the Electoral Act 2026.
On February 17, the national assembly harmonised versions of the Electoral Bill 2026 passed by both chambers and transmitted same to President Bola Tinubu for assent ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tinubu signed the bill into law within 24 hours of its transmission, completing a two-year consultative process.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his directorate of media and public affairs, Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader, disclosed the revisions while outlining key reforms introduced in the new electoral framework signed into law ahead of the 2027 general election.
Under the repealed Electoral Act, 2022, presidential candidates spend was capped at N5 billion, while governorship candidates were limited to N1 billion.
The 2026 law, however, raises the senate spending ceiling from N100 million to N500 million.
The limit for house of representatives candidates has been increased from N70 million to N250 million.
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For state house of assembly elections, the ceiling rises from N30 million to N100 million.
Area council chairmanship outlay has been reviewed upward from N30 million to N60 million, while councillorship candidates can now spend up to N10 million, up from N5 million.
Bamidele said the upward review under section 92(1-8) reflects prevailing economic realities and rising campaign costs, while retaining statutory limits to regulate election financing.
He added that enforcement provisions remain in place to sanction candidates who exceed the prescribed thresholds.
PENALTIES FOR RIGGING
The senate leader also said the Electoral Act 2026 introduced stricter penalties for electoral offences as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process.
Under section 125(1-2), he said, the legislation recommends two years’ imprisonment or a fine ranging between N500,000 and N2 million, or both, for offences such as vote buying, impersonation, and result manipulation.
He added that section 60(6) prescribes “a six-month imprisonment or a fine of N500,000 or both against any presiding officer, who willfully frustrates the electronic transmission of election result”.
“This provision is consistent with the public demands,” he added.
“It also stipulates another measure of consequence if any presiding officer refuses to electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to IREV.
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“We must equally understand that IREV is not a collation platform. It was designed to enhance transparency in our electoral process. An electronic collating system is a project that requires its own planning.”
Bamidele also cited section 74(1), which mandates a resident electoral commissioner (REC) to release certified true copies of documents within 24 hours after payment, with failure attracting a minimum of two years’ imprisonment without an option of fine.
He said section 72(2) provides that a certified true copy of a court order “shall be sufficient for the purpose of swearing-in any candidate declared as the winner of an election by the court where the INEC fails, refuses, or neglects to issue the certificate of return”.
The senate leader said the new framework also mandates the compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) under section 47 and electronic transmission of results to the INEC result viewing portal (IReV) under section 60(3).
“The making of the new regime is a collective work that involves nearly all critical stakeholders,” he said.
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“The National Assembly worked with such different stakeholders as OAGF, CSOs, INEC and our development partners, among others, before we eventually completed the process.
“As we were making progress, the stakeholders too were making their input, and all the inputs were incorporated in the Act.
“In view of the time constraint we are facing now, I do not believe the Executive requires days or weeks to review it before assent, since we all contributed to it.
“Its outcome is not a unilateral effort of the parliament, but of Nigerians at large.”
Bamidele added that the Electoral Act, 2026, is designed to enhance electoral credibility, reduce disputes, and strengthen democratic governance in the country.
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Nigeria Customs Honours Retiring Officers, Celebrates Outstanding Athletes in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has honoured its retiring officers and celebrated athletes for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Zone ‘A’ Inter-Command Competition.
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The Command hosted the special dinner on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at Idiroko, Ogun State, bringing together representatives of sister agencies from Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, traditional rulers, friends and other well-wishers.
Speaking at the event, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Controller (DC) Oladapo Afeni, described the honourees as officers who demonstrated discipline, courage and commitment to serving a cause greater than themselves.
“To our retiring officers, tonight is about honouring a lifetime of duty, leadership and unyielding integrity. You have carried the weight of responsibility on your shoulders, guided younger generations and anchored this organisation through every season,” Afeni said.
The Acting CAC noted that the standards established by the retiring officers would continue to serve as a reference point for those still in active service. He also encouraged the retirees to embrace their transition from active service as an opportunity to explore new experiences and devote more quality time to their families and loved ones.
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The retiring officers expressed appreciation to the Command for organising the event and recognising their years of service and dedication. Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Hafiz Badre, encouraged serving officers to uphold professionalism and dedication as they discharge their responsibilities.
The dinner also provided an opportunity to recognise athletes of the Command who excelled during the recently concluded Zone ‘A’ Inter-Command Competition, with their achievements celebrated as a reflection of discipline, teamwork and commitment.
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NAF Commissions 30-flat Residential Facility in Makurdi to Promote personnel welfare, Says Better Home, Stronger Force
NAF Commissions 30-flat Residential Facility in Makurdi to Promote personnel welfare, Says Better Home, Stronger Force
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to personnel welfare and operational readiness with the commissioning of a newly completed 30-flat residential facility for married non-commissioned officers at NAF Base Makurdi.
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Commissioning the facility on 18 September 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, DFS, stated that providing decent accommodation for personnel and their families is essential to building a focused, motivated and mission-ready force capable of meeting Nigeria’s security demands.
Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal AY Abdullahi, the CAS noted that the facility reflects the Service’s sustained investment in the wellbeing of its personnel. He emphasised that an airman provided with decent living conditions is better positioned to remain focused and fully committed to duty, as improved accommodation helps reduce domestic pressures while enhancing morale, productivity and operational effectiveness.
The 30-flat facility is expected to ease accommodation challenges and improve the quality of life of beneficiaries while contributing to NAF’s capacity to deliver airpower in support of national security objectives.
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The CAS urged personnel to maintain the facility responsibly, stressing that investments in welfare are not only about improving living conditions but are also critical to sustaining a professional, resilient and effective fighting force.
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US President Trump Lists 25 Achievements of First 20 Months in Office
President Donald Trump has listed 25 achievements he said his administration had recorded since returning to office in January 2025.
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Trump made the claims in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, where he highlighted his administration’s policies on immigration, taxes, trade, crime, defence, energy, education and foreign affairs.
Among the achievements listed by the US president were what he described as the “most secure border in history”, the signing of the Laken Riley Act and what he called the largest drop in the US murder rate in history.
Below is the full list:
Achieved the most secure border in history – ZERO illegal aliens admitted to the United States in the past 16 months.
Signed the Laken Riley Act to get dangerous criminal aliens off our streets.
Achieved the largest drop in the murder rate EVER recorded, to the lowest level in 125 years-since 1900.
Signed the largest tax cuts in American History – the Great Big Beautiful Bill-including No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and No Tax on Social Security for our great seniors.
Secured commitments for $19.2 trillion dollars of new investment in the United States.
Imposed historic tariffs to bring back American Manufacturing – including 50% tariffs on foreign copper, aluminum, and steel, and 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles.
The stock market has set 80 all-time record highs since the election.
More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country.
Made the largest-ever investment in the United States Armed Forces- $1 trillion dollars this year, and hopefully $1.5 trillion next year.
Captured and brought to justice the outlaw dictator of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, through Operation Absolute Resolve.
Obliterated Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity with Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury to ensure Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon.
Conducted numerous successful military strikes to smash the drug cartels operating in our hemisphere-brought the flow of deadly fentanyl across our border down by a record 60%.
Secured Most Favoured Nation agreements to reduce the cost of many prescription drugs by price differences of 300, 400, 500, and 600 percent.
Terminated the Green New Scam, declared a National Energy Emergency, and began to Drill, Baby, Drill.
Ended the insane Electric Vehicle Mandate and other crippling regulations on American Automobiles.
American Exports have soared to the highest level in American history-we are on track to export an unprecedented $2.5 TRILLION dollars in goods this year alone.
17 Abolished all discriminatory “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion” (DEI) policies throughout the federal government and private sector.
Banned MEN from playing in women’s sports.
Banned transgender ideology and critical race theory in our schools.
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Launched Trump Accounts – tax free investment accounts for every American child, starting with $1,000 for every newborn child.
Settled 8 raging wars with historic peace deals in our first 12 months- including the War in Gaza.
Got all living hostages returned to their families, both living and dead.
Halted all refugee admissions to the United States, including from Somalia and other dangerous places.
Deployed National Guard to restore Law and Order to Washington, D.C., Memphis, and New Orleans.
Made English the Official Language of the United States.
The list comes as the Trump administration continues to promote its record ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
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