INEC Ad-hoc Media Accreditation For 2027 General Election
Media organisations apply here to cover Nigerian elections.
- Register your organisation, apply for an election, and nominate the journalists you want accredited.
Step 1: Apply for an election
- While the election’s application window is open, choose your coverage states, add a contact person, and upload your application letter (and a recent publication, if you have one).
Step 2: INEC recommends
- A State or HQ admin reviews your application and recommends it for capping.
Step 3: INEC sets your caps
- INEC decides the most field and collation staff you can send. An application can also be flagged for a second look or rejected
Step 4: Nominate your staff
- Nominate journalists from your staff list within your caps, and choose each person’s deployment state.
Step 5: INEC approves nominees
- Each nominated person is approved or rejected. You can see the result and any remark for each one.
Step 6: Receive media tags
- Approved journalists get an official accreditation tag with a QR code that officials can check.
Who can apply?
- Television, radio, newspaper, online and magazine organisations
- Domestic and foreign media
- Journalists nominated by their organisation. Individuals don’t apply on their own.
Position:
- INEC Media Accreditation Portal
Location:
- 36 States (Nationwide)
Deadline: 1, December 2026
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
