Media organisations/CSOs should enhance fact-checking systems and coordinated response to misinformation and disinformation
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.
OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS & Police should strengthen media independence, protection of journalists and regulation of disinformation
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Fact-checking efforts should be enhanced and coordinated at subnational and national levels to address post-election disinformation.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media and digital literacy initiatives should be strengthened to counter misinformation and disinformation.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media, security agencies and civil society organisations, must collaborate to identify and debunk disinformation during elections.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Stakeholders should proactively counter disinformation and misinformation through coordinated response mechanisms.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Media Organisations
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media and CSOs should intensify voter education on the dangers of vote trading and electoral accountability.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure timely state-level publication of vital election information, such as PVC collection and participation statistics.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Include PWDs as part of ad-hoc electoral personnel.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
National Orientation Agency (NOA)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure sccountability for gender-based violence, online hate speech and cyber bullying during elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Support credible human rights and civic engagements on social media platforms during elections.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Support fact-checking desks & media partnerships to combat rumours.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Include disability inclusion in broadcast and news production, e.g, sign language interpretation.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media should remain professional, neutral, and non-partisan in discharging duties.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media should verify and fact-check all information before publication to ensure accuracy.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media should desist from sensationalism and hate speech to prevent tension before, during and after election.s
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Adopt inclusive legislative/regulatory measures to protect voters' independent opinions and reduce harmful content without undermining free expression.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend restrictive legislative provisions (e.g., cybercrimes Act, Official Secrets Acts) to align with international freedom of expression standards.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Transform federal government media (NTA,FRCN) into independent public broadcasters with editorial and financial autonomy.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure independence of the National Broadcasting Commission through transparent selection and accountability mechanisms.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.ORWhere applicable, a bill may have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
