The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks.
The commission said the extension follows a review of the exercise and feedback from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
The CVR, which was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, will now close on July 24, 2026 to give more eligible Nigerians the opportunity to register ahead of future elections. INEC also announced the introduction of a self-service online registration option for eligible first-time voters.
“In furtherance of its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and improved service delivery, the commission is pleased to announce the introduction of a self-service registration option (online) for eligible first-time voters”, the statement read.
The online pre-registration platform will be accessible via the commission’s CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
The system allows eligible citizens to complete their voter registration remotely without visiting INEC offices, using identity verification, biometric validation and backend checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
“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”, the statement added.
INEC urged eligible Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of the extended window and the new digital option, reiterating its commitment to a credible, inclusive and technology-driven voter registration process.
