INEC extends voter registration by 2 weeks, unveils full self-service option

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from 10th July to Friday, 24th July, 2026.

National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Friday night in Abuja.

He said the extension followed a review of the exercise and feedback received from the Commission’s state offices,  political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

According to him, the exercise, which commenced on 18th August, 2025, was being extended to give eligible citizens who are yet to register additional opportunity to do so ahead of future electoral activities.

The Commission said the extension underscored its commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable chance to be included in the Register of Voters.

In addition to the extension, INEC announced the introduction of a self-service online registration option for eligible first-time voters.

The new service, according to the statement, will become available from Wednesday, 8th July, 2026, through the Commission’s dedicated CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, where a step-by-step guide will also be provided.

The Commission explained that the self-service option would allow eligible citizens to initiate and complete their voter registration, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without having to physically visit an INEC office.

It added that the system incorporates identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the National Register of Voters.

INEC urged eligible Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of the extended window and explore the new registration technology, stressing its commitment to a credible, inclusive, and accessible voter registration process anchored on the use of technology to improve citizens’ experience in the electoral process.