INEC extends voter registration by 2 weeks, unveils full self-service option

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. The deadline has been pushed from July 10 to July 24, 2026, providing an additional window for eligible citizens to register.

INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna announced the extension, stating it followed a review of the exercise and feedback from state offices, political parties, and civil society organizations. He emphasized the commission's commitment to ensuring every eligible Nigerian has a fair chance to be included in the Register of Voters.

In a significant technological advancement, INEC also introduced a self-service online registration option. This new feature, accessible from July 8, 2026, via the commission's CVR portal (cvr.inecnigeria.org), allows first-time voters to initiate and complete their registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices.

The online portal will provide a step-by-step guide and incorporates identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks to maintain the credibility of the National Register of Voters. INEC urges eligible Nigerians to utilize the extended period and the new technology for a more accessible and credible voter registration process.

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the extension underscored its commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable chance to be included in the Register of Voters.