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The Nigerian federal government said Friday, February 22, a public holiday to allow voters to travel to the polls reported Saturday to do so.
The country's Interior Ministry said in a statement that the holiday would not affect essential service providers and banks.
The most populous nation in Africa goes to the polls to elect a president and parliamentarians. It was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 16, but has been postponed to the last hour due to logistical arrangements.
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"This day without work will allow citizens to return to their control units for the presidential and legislative elections," the statement said.
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