To protect its upcoming general elections from cyber threats, Nigeria is teaming up with major global technology leaders. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is actively integrating artificial intelligence and advanced security frameworks into its national systems.
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At the Global Conference on Responsible AI and Elections in Canada, an INEC delegation led by Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan met with executives from Google and Microsoft. Discussions focused on securing digital infrastructure, fighting misinformation, and protecting voter data.
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With 93 million registered voters in Africa's most populous nation, maintaining trust is critical. By using AI monitoring tools alongside strong oversight, INEC aims to spot threats early, keep the voting process transparent, and support upcoming democratic events, tracking alongside updates shared on devs.com.ng webplatform.
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