The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched the first phase of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with the commencement of online pre-registration for the 2027 general election.
In an update on its X handl, the commission urged eligible Nigerians to begin their registration by visiting the official portal.
The update reads: “Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) begins today!
“Online Pre-Registration starts 18th August 2025
“Visit: http://cvr.inecnigeria.org
“Call INEC: 09050858629 | 09050858675 | 09050858649”
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This online pre-registration process allows prospective voters to input their personal details, including names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and preferred polling units.
The system also enables applicants to schedule a date and time for a mandatory in-person appointment to complete their registration.
In addition to new registrations, the portal can be used to process requests for: Transfer of voting locations, Replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), Correction of personal information
INEC confirmed that the in-person phase of the CVR exercise will begin on August 25, 2025, at all 37 state offices and 774 local government area (LGA) offices nationwide.
The commission plans to expand the in-person registration to other designated centers later, contingent on a review of the exercise’s progress and the security situation.
The CVR is open to all new voters aged 18 and above. INEC issued a stern warning against multiple registrations, stating that any person found in violation of the rule will face legal penalties.
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