Qosim Suleiman

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Microsoft will restrict their generative AI tools from creating unrealistic images of political candidates ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, a senior official has said.

Microsoft would add INEC's final candidate list to its system to prevent generative AI from creating unrealistic images of candidates, official Dave Liechtman said.

Since the 2027 general elections are scheduled to begin on 16 January 2027, with the presidential and National Assembly elections, the deadline for INEC to announce the seven days for displaying the voters’ register was Sunday, 18 October.

From Abuja to Lagos, Kaduna, Katsina and Benue, parents described additional bills for graduation ceremonies, textbooks, costumes, feeding, extra lessons, photographs, parties and other activities.

Mr Mojeed enrolled in the PhD programme four years ago to examine collaborative journalism and its implications for the future of the profession.

Mr Mojeed enrolled in the PhD programme four years ago to examine collaborative journalism and its implications for the future of the profession.

Applications opened on 22 October and close on 12 November, followed by a national grand finale and innovation showcase in Lagos on 16 December, then technical support for selected projects.

PREMIUM TIMES had reported that the electoral commission violated the electoral law by failing to publish the voter register on its website at the stipulated time.

The companies pledged their support at different forums in the past week.

INEC says it is investigating suspicious photographs, including those suspected to be AI-generated, appearing in the preliminary register recently published on its website.