4 election-based websites, apps to use

March 26, 2015 4:05 PM

Today's tech tips show the huge role technology is now playing in our lives, where to visit and what to download in order to stay abreast of the 2015 Nigerian election ongoings.

In Africa's largest mobile phone market, Nigeria, programs to encourage citizens to get involved in the election have been increasing seriously.

"Nigerians are looking for information," says Femi Longe, co-founder of Co-Creation Hub which meshes tech and social issues.

"Technology is helping people get involved in the conversation around democracy and elections, which is very important, as the general interest in the air has waned since the voting date was changed."

As incumbent Goodluck Jonathan prepares to face-off against former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, check out four websites and apps.

This election will be the first since Nigeria re-calculated it's GDP and pulled ahead of South Africa to become the continent's biggest economy.

With a nominal GDP of $510 billion, and an oil sector that makes up 96% of total export earnings, the outcome of the vote will be closely watched by policy makers and businesses all over the world.

While the election outcome is yet to be seen, it seems that the tech involved could bring a formidable force to the ballot box.