The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday revealed that a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians completed the online pre-registration process in the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, conducted from August 18 to 24, 2025.
This was disclosed in the CVR State Pre-Registration Report released by the commission and shared with journalists.
Osun State emerged with the highest number of pre-registrations, recording an impressive 393,269 registrants, the largest share by percentage at 28.51 percent.
This was closely followed by Lagos State, recording 222,205 entries, a commanding 16.11 percent of the national total.
Ogun also had a strong turnout with 132,823 pre-registrations, representing 9.63 percent.
In a statement on Monday by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC said the Continuous Voter Registration exercise will run for a full year and is scheduled to end on August 30, 2026.
Meanwhile, the commission commenced the physical phase of the CVR on Monday across the country.Both new applicants and those who pre-registered online are expected to complete their registration in person at INEC centres, where their biometrics will be captured.
The commission also clarified that transfers of voter registration within or across states, as well as replacement of lost or damaged voter cards, are allowed under the ongoing CVR process.
INEC stated that the “CVR exercise will take place at 811 centres across the country, including all 774 Local Government Area offices and State offices.“Registration will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The process is open only to Nigerian citizens who are at least 18 years of age and have never registered before.” The commission has also made arrangements to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
INEC’s online portal — www.cvr.inecnigeria.org — offers services including pre-registration, PVC status checks, locating registration centres, transferring voter information, replacing lost or damaged cards, and updating personal details.
The commission reminded the public that the registration is strictly for Nigerian citizens who are 18 years and above and who have not previously registered. It reiterated that double or multiple registrations are illegal.
According to the statement, eligible voters can use the CVR period to transfer their registration from one location to another or to replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards.
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