The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process across the country.
The exercise recommenced on Monday, following the conclusion of the first phase on December 10, 2025. INEC had earlier launched online pre-registration for eligible voters on August 18, 2025, before rolling out physical registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025.
According to figures released by the commission, a total of 9,891,801 Nigerians initiated the online pre-registration process during the first phase. However, as of November 28, 2025, only 2,572,054 registrants had successfully completed their registration nationwide.
INEC disclosed that the completed registrations comprised 1,503,832 applicants who finalized the process online and 1,068,222 individuals who registered physically at CVR centres.
The commission explained that the interval between the first and second phases of the exercise was dedicated to statutory obligations, including the public display of the voters’ register for verification.
“In line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2022, the voters’ register was displayed for claims and objections from December 15 to 21, 2025, at local government offices where the CVR was conducted,” INEC stated.
The resumption of the CVR is expected to provide another opportunity for eligible Nigerians who are yet to register or complete their registration ahead of future elections.
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