The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, shifting the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026.
The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
Haruna said the decision followed a review of the exercise and feedback from INEC state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
He said the extension would give more eligible Nigerians who are yet to register the opportunity to do so ahead of future electoral activities.
According to INEC, the move reflects its commitment to ensuring every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable chance to be included in the national register of voters.
The commission also announced a new self-service online registration option for first-time voters.
The service will be available from July 8, 2026, through the CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, where users can also access a step-by-step registration guide.
INEC said the platform will allow eligible citizens to complete their voter registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices without visiting an INEC office.
The commission added that the system includes identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks to safeguard the credibility and accuracy of the national voter register.
INEC urged eligible Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of the extended registration period and the new technology, reaffirming its commitment to a credible, inclusive, and accessible voter registration process.
