Nigeria, June 3 -- A seasoned politician once said that elections are fought three times.

The first battle is for the hearts of the people.

The second is for their votes.

The third is for the protection of those votes.

Most politicians understand the first two battles.

They build structures, hold rallies, print posters, flood social media, and traverse communities in search of support.

But history has shown that the third battle is often where confidence is either secured or lost.

THE CHANGING FACE OF ELECTORAL POLITICS

Nigeria's electoral landscape is changing.

The conversation is no longer just about who has the largest crowd or the loudest campaign.

It is increasingly about who has the most reliable information when the vote...