- Over 1.37 million Nigerians completed online pre-registration in the first week of the CVR exercise.
- Osun State recorded the highest number of pre-registrations, with 393,269 registrants.
- Physical registration begins nationwide, requiring biometric capture at 811 centres until August 30, 2026.
Over 1.37 million Nigerians completed online pre-registration in the first week of the CVR exercise.
According to Eko Hot Blog, Osun State recorded the highest number of pre-registrations, with 393,269 registrants.
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Physical registration begins nationwide, requiring biometric capture at 811 centres until August 30, 2026.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that 1,379,342 Nigerians successfully completed the online pre-registration phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise during its first week, spanning August 18 to 24, 2025.
According to the commission’s CVR State Pre-Registration Report shared on Monday, Osun State led with the highest number of registrants, accounting for 393,269, which represents 28.51 percent of the total nationwide pre-registrations.
Lagos State followed with 222,205 pre-registrations, making up 16.11 percent, while Ogun recorded 132,823, or 9.63 percent of the total.
The Federal Capital Territory also showed strong participation with 107,682 registrations (7.81 percent).
Other notable figures include Oyo with 66,951 (4.85 percent), Kaduna 61,592 (4.47 percent), and Kogi 58,546 (4.24 percent). Kwara and Kebbi states posted 33,726 and 35,009 respectively, while Yobe registered 34,888 voters.
In the South-South zone, Delta state registered 24,421 voters, Rivers 11,314, Akwa Ibom 12,373, Cross River 4,055, and Bayelsa 4,638. Edo and Ondo had 2,875 and 3,426 registrants respectively.
The North-East region also showed active engagement, led by Borno with 21,045 registrations, followed by Bauchi (13,066), Adamawa (2,155), Gombe (4,103), Taraba (2,395), and Yobe once again with nearly 34,888.
In the North-West, Kaduna led with 61,592, supported by Kano’s 10,166, Katsina’s 11,004, Jigawa’s 8,243, Kebbi’s 35,009, Sokoto’s 12,478, and Zamfara’s 2,947.
North Central states recorded solid turnout with Niger at 24,818, Nasarawa 11,555, Plateau 6,586, Benue 7,305, and Kogi among the leaders in the region.
The South-East region lagged, with Ebonyi registering the lowest number nationwide at just 261, while Enugu and Imo recorded 484 and 481 respectively. Abia had 772 registrants, and Anambra was not separately listed.
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, emphasized that the CVR exercise will last for a full year, ending on August 30, 2026.
Olumekun explained, “The physical phase of the Continuous Voter Registration began on Monday nationwide.
Both new applicants and those who completed online pre-registration must finalize their registration in person at INEC centres, where their biometric data will be captured.”
He added that the exercise also allows for voter registration transfers within or across states, as well as the replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
“The CVR will be conducted at 811 centres across Nigeria, including all 774 Local Government Area offices and State offices,” Olumekun stated.
“Registration hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Only Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above who have never registered before are eligible to participate.”
INEC has ensured provisions for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups to access the registration process.
The commission’s online portal (www.cvr.inecnigeria.org) remains available for services such as pre-registration, checking PVC status, locating registration centres, transferring voter information, replacing lost or damaged cards, and updating personal details.
The commission reiterated that registration is strictly for Nigerians aged 18 and above who have not previously registered, warning that multiple or duplicate registrations are illegal.
Olumekun reiterated, “We appeal to all eligible Nigerians to register only once. Double or multiple registrations violate the law. However, inter-state and intra-state transfers and PVC replacements are allowed during this exercise.”
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