The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an online self-service voter registration platform for first-time voters and extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks.
The commission announced this in a statement on Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
According to INEC, the extension followed a review of the nationwide CVR exercise and feedback from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
The nationwide CVR exercise, which began on August 18, 2025, was scheduled to end on July 10. It will now close on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The commission said the extension would give more eligible Nigerians the opportunity to register ahead of future elections.
“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 said.
INEC also announced that its new self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters will become available from July 8, 2026, through its dedicated CVR portal.
According to the commission, the platform will allow eligible citizens to begin and complete their voter registration process, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without visiting INEC offices.
“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 statement said.
It added that the system includes “robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the National Register of Voters.”
The commission urged Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of the extension and the new online registration option.
“The Commission remains committed to a credible, inclusive and accessible voter registration process, and to advancing the use of technology to improve citizens’ experience in the electoral process,” the statement added.
(The Whistler)