The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks.
In January 2026, INEC resumed the nationwide CVR exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process.
The resumption followed the conclusion of the first phase, which ended on December 10, 2025.
The commission launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing in-person registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025.
In a statement issued on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, said the extension followed a review of the ongoing nationwide CVR exercise and feedback from the commission’s state offices, political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders.
Haruna said the nationwide CVR exercise, originally scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, has been extended until July 24 to give eligible citizens who are yet to register an opportunity to do so.
“The extension underscores the commission’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable opportunity to be included in the register of voters ahead of future electoral activities,” Haruna said.
“In furtherance of its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and improved service delivery, the commission is pleased to announce the introduction of a self-service registration option (online) for eligible first-time voters.
“The new service will become available from Wednesday, July 8, 2026, through the commission’s dedicated CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, where a step-by-step guide is also provided,” he noted.
He said the self-service option would enable eligible citizens to initiate and complete their voter registration without having to visit an INEC office.
According to him, the system incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the national register of voters.
“The commission urges all eligible Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of this extended window and explore the new voter registration technology option,” Haruna said.
“The commission remains committed to a credible, inclusive, and accessible voter registration process, and to advancing the use of technology to improve citizens’ experience in the electoral process.”
