By Peter Omopo – Abuja | August 1, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on Monday, August 18, 2025, ahead of upcoming elections.
In a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the electoral body stated that the online pre-registration portal — cvr.inecnigeria.org — will be activated from August 18 to allow eligible Nigerians to begin the process virtually.
Physical (in-person) registration will follow a week later, starting Monday, August 25, 2025, at all INEC Local Government Area offices and designated registration centres across the country. The exercise will hold from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
INEC urged Nigerians who have attained the legal voting age or were unable to register during previous exercises to take full advantage of the opportunity.
“This exercise is for Nigerians who have attained voting age or those who were unable to register in previous exercises,” the statement noted. “We encourage all eligible citizens to either begin the process online or visit our offices and designated centres once the physical registration begins.”
In addition to new registrations, the CVR process will cater to requests for transfer of registration, replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and correction of personal information such as names and dates of birth.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a transparent and inclusive electoral process. “Our goal is to ensure every eligible Nigerian has the opportunity to exercise their civic right. We are working to make the voter registration process accessible, transparent, and inclusive,” the Commission stated.
The voter registration exercise is a critical step in preparing for the next round of general and off-cycle elections across the country.
