Archive for the 'Nigeria' Category

Nigeria: “PDP’S N20 Billion Secretariat”

05Nov07

The Nigerian Tribune issued this editorial worried about the PDP’s possible use of state funds to build its party headquarters. The crux of the argument is:  
… THE erection of the PDP’s secretariat in Abuja then, is probably a fait accompli considering all the factors in its favour in terms of influence and finance. But the […]

Filed under: Fundraising and expenditure, Nigeria
 

New “guidelines” in Nigeria

06Feb07

An op-ed reprinted from the Daily Champion on AllAfrica.com highlighted new spending and contribution limits introduced by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, but casted doubt on the efficacy of the new rules. The new “guidelines” include campaign expenditure limits for all national candidates (presidential, gubernatorial, and legislative) and contribution limits of N$100,000 for anonymous contributions. Candidates and […]

Filed under: Contribution and spending limits, Politics of reform, Nigeria