The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide, beginning with the online pre-registration phase starting Monday, August 18.
According to INEC, eligible Nigerians can now register through its official portal www.cvr.inecnigeria.org, ahead of the in-person registration scheduled to commence on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The physical registration will be carried out at INEC’s 37 state offices and 774 local government area (LGA) offices across the country.
The commission announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the CVR is open to new voters aged 18 and above, citizens wishing to transfer or update their voting location and those needing replacement for lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
INEC emphasized that multiple registrations are strictly prohibited, warning that offenders will face legal consequences.
It also encouraged eligible citizens to take advantage of the exercise, describing voter registration as essential to inclusive democratic participation.
“We urge all qualified Nigerians to register. Voting is a right and a responsibility in shaping our country’s future,” INEC said.
For support or inquiries, citizens can contact INEC’s call centre via 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632) or use the short code 4632.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, ensuring every eligible voter has access to registration ahead of future elections.
