The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, moving the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026, to accommodate eligible Nigerians yet to register.
Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee disclosed this in a statement.
In the statement released on Thursday, INEC said the decision followed a review of the exercise and feedback from state offices, political parties, civil society groups, and other stakeholders nationwide.
The exercise, which began on August 18, 2025, was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, but the extension, according to the Commission, is aimed at ensuring broader inclusion in the national voters’ register ahead of upcoming elections.
INEC also announced the introduction of a self-service online registration platform for first-time voters, set to go live on July 8, 2026, via its CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org.
The Commission said the new system will allow eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration, including biometric capture, using personal devices without visiting physical registration centres.
It added that the platform has been designed with identity verification and biometric safeguards to ensure data integrity.
INEC urged eligible citizens who are yet to register to take advantage of the extended window and the new digital option, reaffirming its commitment to a more inclusive, accessible, and technology-driven electoral process.
Source : thewatchnewspaper
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