2027: Rise Networks, INEC, Meta and Google launch the #AI4Elections Hackathon

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Rise Networks, INEC, Meta and Google launch the #AI4Elections Hackathon

Rise Networks, INEC, Meta, Google, Microsoft and other partners have launched the national #AI4Elections Hackathon to develop AI tools to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rise Networks founder Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji said in Abuja that solutions should protect electoral integrity and citizens’ rights, with transparency, privacy and human oversight as priorities. Applications are open until November 12, 2026, and the programme will culminate in a national showcase in Lagos on December 16. Its five focus areas include reliable electoral information, data analysis, inclusive multilingual technology, cybersecurity and citizen election observation.

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