Nigeria election 2023 +++ Live blog +++

 Nigerians are voting in a general election on Saturday. Political analysts say the presidential race will be one of the most hotly contested. Election campaigning ended with an appeal for calm.

All times given are in GMT

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8:09: In northwestern Sokoto state, voters have turned up in large numbers amid tight security at polling stations, says DW’s Shehu Salmanu. The movement of people are being restricted.

7:30: DW’s Isaac Mugabi says a few polling stations are yet to open in the capital Abuja.

7:28: Polls are opening across Nigeria, where more than 93 million people are registered to vote. 

7:14: Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission calls on voters to exercise their right to vote in a peaceful manner.

Edited by Silja Fröhlich and Benita van Eyssen

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