INEC Urges Nigerians to Register as CVR Ends Today

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration or update their registration details before the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise comes to an end today.

The electoral commission reminded prospective voters that the exercise covers new voter registration, transfer of registration from one location to another, correction of personal information and the replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

According to INEC, eligible citizens who have not completed the process still have the opportunity to do so before the registration window closes. The commission advised applicants to use its online CVR portal or visit any of its state and local government offices to finalise their registration before the deadline expires.

INEC noted that completing the registration process is necessary for Nigerians who intend to participate in the 2027 general elections, as only registered voters will be eligible to cast their ballots.

The commission had earlier extended the nationwide voter registration exercise by an additional two weeks in July to enable more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of the next general election.

The current registration exercise began in August 2025 with an online pre-registration phase before physical registration commenced later that month. At the end of the first phase in December 2025, INEC recorded a total of 2,572,054 completed registrations. Of that figure, 1,503,832 were processed through online registration, while 1,068,222 were completed through physical registration centres.

The second phase of the exercise ran from January 5 to April 17, 2026, during which the commission registered an additional 3,748,704 voters across the country.

The third phase began in May and concludes today, bringing an end to the nationwide registration exercise as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections.