INEC extends voter registration to July 24

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks.

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INEC on Friday, also unveiled an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters.

The commission announced the development in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.

According to INEC, the decision followed a review of the exercise and feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

The nationwide CVR exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025, was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026.

The CVR exercise is expected to be the final major voter registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

However, the commission has now extended the exercise until Friday, July 24, 2026, to enable more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of future elections.