Citizens are going to the polls today after a last-minute postponement earlier this week.
The main challenger to reigning president Muhammadu Buhari is former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
It is not known exactly when the final results will be announced.
Experts say a winner could be declared as late as Tuesday.
Nigeria is Africa's most populated country.
Trump promises Kyiv involvement in peace talks with Russia
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Ukraine would be involved in peace talks with Russia, although Kyiv said it would be premature to speak with Moscow at a security conference on Friday.
Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal
The Palestinian group Hamas said on Thursday it will continue implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, including a hostage exchange within the agreed timeframe.
India imposes direct rule on Manipur state
The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur on Thursday after its chief minister resigned amid ethnic violence that has killed at least 250 people over two years and displaced thousands.
Grenade thrown into French bar injures twelve people
A grenade attack has injured twelve people in a bar in France, authorities have said. The incident happened in the city of Grenoble, leaving two people in critical condition.
Car drives into crowd of people in Munich, several injured
A car drove into a crowd in Munich on Thursday injuring several people, police said, as the southern German city prepares for a top-level security conference due to be attended by US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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