Online Registration Of Voters:INEC Records 69,376 Registrants In Seven Hours

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 CVR registration portal went live at 8.30 am on Monday and INEC announced that by 3.30 pm – seven hours later – as many as 69,376 Nigerians pre-registered online.

Of this figure, it said 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.

The portal is available 24 hours everyday of the week at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org, according to a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee.

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.”