Is technology used for identifying voters at polling stations (electronic poll books)?

Nigeria

Answer

Yes, offline/only access to polling station registration data

Source

Nigeria, INEC, 2023 GENERAL ELECTION VOTING PROCEDURES, accessed 16 February 2023

Do I need my PVC to be able to Vote?

YES! Only those with their PVC and that are authenticated using the BVAS device (fingerprint or facial recognition) shall be allowed to vote. NO PVC, NO VOTING!

What is BVAS?

BVAS is an electronic machine called Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. It is used for voter verification and authentication to confirm the identity of a voter using either their fingerprints or face.