The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks.
It said this was based on feedbacks received from its State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
“As Nigerians are aware, the nationwide CVR exercise commenced on 18th August, 2025 and was originally scheduled to conclude on 10th July 2026. In order to provide additional opportunity for eligible citizens who are yet to register, the Commission has extended the exercise to Sunday, 26th July 2026,” statement by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the INEC’s National Commissioner said.
The extension is to ensure that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable opportunity to be included in the Register of Voters ahead of future electoral activities, it said.
The Commission also announced the introduction of a self-service registration option (online) for eligible first-time voters. 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.
The self-service option will enable eligible citizens to initiate and complete their voter registration process, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without having to physically visit an INEC office. The system incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the National Register of Voters.
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