As the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, commenced on Monday, 18th August 2025 with the online pre-registration of voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has as recorded 69,376 registrants
The INEC registration portal, which went live at 8.30 am on Monday, had recorded as many as 69,376 Nigerians pre-registered online by 3.30pm, just seven hours after it was opened.
A statement made available to the media by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the portal is available 24 hours every day of the week at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org.
A breakdown of the figure of those registered showed that 33,803 (48.7%) are male while 35,573 (51.3%) are female.
In terms of age, it said that 48,033 (69.2%) are young persons aged 18- 34.
Meanwhile, the Commission said it is set to commence the in-person registration option on Monday, 25th August 2025 at its 811 state and local government offices nationwide from 9.00 am – 3.00 pm during weekdays (Monday to Friday) only.
“This will enable those who prefer the in-person option to register and for the online pre-registrants to complete their registration,” the statement said.
“The two options will proceed simultaneously throughout the duration of the CVR as indicated in the schedule earlier released by the Commission,” it added.
“From next week, the Commission will be giving weekly updates on the CVR, including detailed breakdown by State, gender, age, occupation, and disability
“For emphasis, the public should note that voter registration is only open to Nigerian citizens who are at least 18 years old and who are not registered voters.
“Double or multiple registration is a violation of the law. However, inter-State/FCT and intra-State/FCT transfer of voters as well as the replacement of lost or damaged voters cards are allowed during the CVR.”
