BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with the third and final phase scheduled to commence on Monday, 11 May 2026.
The Commission recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17 April 2026 to enable a comprehensive clean-up of the voters’ register following its display for claims and objections by registrants.
According to INEC, the third phase of the CVR will run from 11 May to 10 July 2026. During this period, eligible Nigerians who have attained the age of 18, as well as those unable to register in previous phases, are encouraged to take advantage of the exercise.
The Commission also urged registered voters seeking to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct their personal details to access its online portal at cvr.inecnigeria.org or visit INEC offices at state and local government levels nationwide.
Following the registration period, INEC said the Register of Voters will be displayed for claims and objections from 23 July to 29 July 2026, allowing citizens to verify and challenge entries to ensure accuracy and credibility.
The Commission assured the public that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise and called on eligible Nigerians to participate actively in strengthening the electoral process.
The statement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, dated 5 May 2026.
