INEC Extends Voter Registration and Launches Online Portal

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise by two weeks, now concluding on July 24, 2026. This decision follows feedback from stakeholders and aims to provide every eligible Nigerian a fair opportunity to register ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The voter registration exercise commenced on August 18, 2025, and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026. Additionally, INEC has launched an online self-service portal that allows eligible Nigerians to initiate the voter registration process, including biometric capture, using personal devices without needing to visit INEC offices physically.

Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the chairman of the commission, stated that the system is designed to ensure robust identification verification and maintain the credibility and accuracy of the national voter register. INEC encourages eligible Nigerians who have not yet registered to take advantage of the extended period and the newly introduced online option.