The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and introduced a new online self-service registration option for first-time voters.
In a statement released Friday, the Commission said the CVR, which began on August 18, 2025, and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, will now continue until July 24, 2026.
INEC explained that the extension followed a review of the exercise and feedback from state offices, political parties, civil society groups, and other stakeholders.
The move is aimed at giving more eligible Nigerians the opportunity to register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commission also announced that beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2026, eligible first-time voters will be able to register online via its dedicated portal: cvr.inecnigeria.org.
The platform will allow citizens to complete their registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices from anywhere.
INEC assured that the system incorporates robust identity verification
