8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Nigeria

Nigeria

Answer
Yes
Source

Section 12: "All candidates shall disclose to the Commission records of all contributions and other sources of funds for their campaign as well as records of expenditure in a prescribed format issued by the Commission".  
Section 13: "Every candidate shall maintain a record of all contributions as well as any other source(s) of funds. The record shall include the names, addresses, occupation of the donor(s) and amount donated".  
Section 14: "No candidate shall accept or keep in his possession any amount anonymously donated or other contributions, gifts or property from any source whatsoever". 
Guidelines and Regulations for Political Parties, 2013.

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