The National Population Commission (NPC) has introduced a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to register births and deaths online, eliminating the need for physical visits in many cases.
NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, announced the commencement of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system and the VitalReg platform during a press briefing in Abuja.
According to Yusuf, the platform became fully operational across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory on July 1, 2026.
He explained that the initiative would modernise civil registration by offering:
24-hour online access to servicesDigital certificate issuance where applicableImproved data validation and security
Reduced paperwork and waiting timeYusuf described the reform as “one of the most transformative in Nigeria’s civil registration history,” stressing its role in strengthening data integrity and ensuring every birth and death is documented.
Nigeria records an estimated five million births annually, yet millions remain unregistered. Current coverage stands at 57% for births and
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