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The DG of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimated financial losses from the delay at some $1.5 billion.

Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary polls have been shifted by a week till February 23, leaving many citizens disenchanted with the electoral process, after waking up to the sad news early Saturday.

The leadership of Nigeria’s election management body, INEC reached the crucial decision following a logistics nightmare arising from poor distribution of sensitive voting materials, after an emergency meeting due to massive complaints.

What was behind the delay, what will the impact be and what is next?

There could be a lull in the equities, money and forex markets

Opposition demands resignation of electoral commission boss

Sunglasses, agbada, accessories to match, all in party colours … Elections in Nigeria come with style – here, special outfits are commissioned and tailors are busy as aso’ebi takes on the political stage

The top five candidates have now wrapped up political campaigns but what will the results be?

How do Nigerians feel about the 2019 elections? Here’s what a cross-section of citizens had to say about the upcoming general elections.

The elections, from candidates, campaigns to casting votes.

A record number of 73 candidates are on the ballot