The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country.
According to the commission’s week 14 update, the figure comprises both online pre registrations and in person completions at designated centres, reflecting sustained public participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A breakdown shows that 2,259,288 Nigerians completed their registration through the online pre-registration portal, while 1,489,416 finalized their registration physically.
INEC noted that the figures remain preliminary and are subject to further verification.
With the close of the registration phase, the commission said it has shifted focus to the display of the Register of Voters for Claims and Objections an essential step to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the voter register.
The display exercise is scheduled to hold nationwide from April 29 to May 5, 2026, allowing citizens to verify their details and raise objections where necessary.
INEC urged all registrants in the second phase to use the opportunity to confirm their information and help identify ineligible entries, including duplicate registrations, deceased persons, and non citizens.
The CVR exercise is being conducted in phases. The first phase ran from August 18 to December 10, 2025, while the second phase lasted from January 5 to April 17, 2026. The commission said the commencement date for the third phase will be announced in due course.
INEC reaffirmed that maintaining a clean and credible voter register remains central to delivering free, fair, and transparent elections.