Electoral commission says eligible citizens must register or update their details before the deadline to vote in the 2027 general election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will close on Sunday, July 26, urging eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the final opportunity to register or update their voter records.
The electoral body made the announcement in a post on X on Sunday, stressing that participation in the exercise remains a key requirement for voting in the 2027 general election.
“Time is running out, but there’s still an opportunity to make your voice count. Register to vote or update your voter information before the close of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) today, Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission stated.
INEC said Nigerians who are yet to register can complete the process through its CVR portal or visit any of its state and local government offices before the exercise closes. The commission noted that the exercise also covers voter transfer requests, correction of personal information and the replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
The closure of the registration exercise marks the end of a nationwide voter enrolment process conducted in phases over the past year.
The first phase of the CVR commenced in August 2025 with online pre-registration, while physical registration began on August 25. By December 2025, INEC had recorded 2,572,054 completed registrations nationwide, comprising 1,503,832 online registrations and 1,068,222 completed through in-person enrolment.
A second phase of the exercise was held between January 5 and April 17, 2026, during which the commission recorded 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country.
INEC later commenced the third phase of the CVR exercise in May and subsequently extended the deadline by two weeks in July to accommodate more eligible citizens.
With the deadline now reached, the commission advised prospective voters not to delay further, emphasising that voter registration remains essential for Nigerians wishing to participate in the 2027 general election.