Voting Registration to Begins Nationwide on August 18, According to INEC's Announcement
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2025 elections. The CVR exercise, designed to ensure every eligible Nigerian can participate in the democratic process, will begin with online pre-registration on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Online Pre-registration
Citizens interested in registering for the CVR exercise can start the process online via the official INEC portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org. The online pre-registration phase will run from August 18 to August 24, 2025.
In-person Registration
In-person registration for the CVR exercise will take place at all INEC Local Government Area (LGA) offices and designated registration centers nationwide. The physical registration phase will begin one week later, on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
Eligible Processes
The CVR exercise is not limited to new registrants. Eligible processes include new registration, transfer of registration for those who wish to change their voting location, replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and correction of personal information such as names and dates of birth.
Accessibility, Transparency, and Inclusivity
The INEC is working to make the voter registration process accessible, transparent, and inclusive. The CVR exercise aims to accommodate all eligible voters, regardless of their location or circumstances.
In summary:
- Online pre-registration start date: August 18, 2025
- In-person registration start date: August 25, 2025
- Registration days and hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Locations: INEC LGA offices and designated centers nationwide
- Eligible processes: new registration, transfer of registration, PVC replacement, and correction of personal info.
The CVR exercise is a significant step towards ensuring a fair and inclusive democratic process in Nigeria. The INEC encourages all eligible citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to register or update their voting information.
Tinubu, a Nigerian politician, emphasized the importance of participating in the upcoming elections, urging citizens toregister by partaking in the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The exercise, scheduled to begin online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, will allow eligible Nigerians to register through the official INEC portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, or visit INEC Local Government Area (LGA) offices and designated centers nationwide for in-person registration a week later. The registration process caters to various situations, including new registration, transfer of registration, replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and correction of personal information such as names and dates of birth. The INEC is committed to making this voter registration process accessible, transparent, and inclusive to accommodate all eligible voters, especially during the General News and within the realm of Politics and Policy-and-Legislation. Both major parties, the APC and PDP, have expressed their support for this initiative and encouraged their supporters to participate in the election process.
