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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The Commission, in a statement by its National Commissioner & Chair, IVEC, Mohammed Kudu Haruna said the extension followed a review of the exercise and feedbacks received from its State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
“In order to provide additional opportunity for eligible citizens who are yet to register, the Commission has extended the exercise to Friday, 24th July 2026.
“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,” it said.
The Commission also announced introduction of a self-service registration option (online) for eligible first-time voters in furtherance of its commitment to innovation, accessibility and improved service delivery.
It disclosed that the new service would 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.
According to the Commission, the self-service option would 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,” it added.
While restating its commitment to a credible, inclusive and accessible voter registration process, and to advance use of technology to improve citizens’ experience in the electoral process, INEC urged all eligible Nigerians yet to register to take advantage of the extended window and explore the new voter registration technology option.
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