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CVR: Self-service voter registration starts July 8 — INEC

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  • Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is launching a self-service online voter registration platform on July 8 to improve accessibility for first-time voters.
  • The platform allows eligible citizens to complete registration, including biometric capture, remotely using personal devices.
  • INEC has also extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, now ending on July 26, to ensure more Nigerians can register.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is enhancing voter accessibility with a new self-service online registration platform. Launching on July 8, this digital initiative aims to streamline the process for first-time voters, allowing them to complete their registration, including biometric data capture, from their personal devices without needing to visit an INEC office.

The platform would enable first-time voters to initiate and complete their voter registration process, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without physically visiting any INEC office.

— Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-SadiqExplaining the functionality of the new self-service online voter registration platform.

The platform incorporates advanced identity verification and biometric validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the national voter register. This move aligns with INEC's commitment to innovation and improved service delivery. However, individuals already engaged in the physical registration process, those seeking to transfer their voting location, or needing to replace Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) must still visit designated INEC centers.

The extension is to provide an additional opportunity for eligible Nigerians who are yet to register as voters to do so ahead of future electoral activities.

— Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-SadiqJustifying the two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

In addition to the online portal, INEC has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The final phase, initially set to conclude on July 10, will now run until July 26. This extension, prompted by feedback from state offices, political parties, and civil society groups, offers a crucial additional window for eligible Nigerians to register. The CVR exercise began on August 18, 2025, and has already seen significant participation, including persons with disabilities. INEC reiterated its dedication to a credible, inclusive, and transparent registration process through technological deployment.

It underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable opportunity to be included in the National Register of Voters.

— Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-SadiqHighlighting the purpose behind the extension and the new registration platform.
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