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Nigeria's INEC Extends Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Launches Online Option

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, now ending July 24, 2026.
  • This extension aims to give more eligible Nigerians a chance to register, responding to feedback from various stakeholders.
  • INEC is also introducing a self-service online registration option for first-time voters starting July 8, 2026, to improve accessibility and efficiency.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, a move designed to ensure more eligible citizens are included in the voter registry. The exercise, which began on August 18, 2025, will now conclude on July 24, 2026.

In order to provide additional opportunity for eligible citizens who are yet to register, the Commission has extended the exercise to Friday, 24th July 2026.

— Mohammed Kudu HarunaINEC’s National Commissioner & Chair, Information and Voter Education, explaining the reason for the extension.

This decision comes after INEC received feedback from its state offices, political parties, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. The extension underscores the commission's commitment to providing a fair and reasonable opportunity for all eligible Nigerians to register ahead of future electoral activities.

In a significant step towards innovation and improved service delivery, INEC is also launching a self-service online registration option for first-time voters. This new feature will be available from July 8, 2026, through the commission's dedicated portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org. The portal will also provide a step-by-step guide for users.

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.

— Mohammed Kudu HarunaINEC’s National Commissioner & Chair, Information and Voter Education, highlighting the commission's dedication to inclusivity.

The online system allows eligible citizens to initiate and complete their registration, including biometric capture, using their personal devices. It incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks to maintain the accuracy and credibility of the National Register of Voters. INEC urges all unregistered eligible Nigerians to utilize this extended period and the new technology to register.

The new service will become available from Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 through the Commission’s dedicated CVR portal – cvr.inecnigeria.org where the step-by-step guide is also provided.

— Mohammed Kudu HarunaINEC’s National Commissioner & Chair, Information and Voter Education, announcing the launch of the online registration portal.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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