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JUST IN: Nigeria’s registered voters rise to 103 million – INEC

The increase followed the conclusion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which attracted 10,772,421 new registrants nationwide. The post JUST IN: Nigeria’s registered voters rise to 103 million – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

JUST IN: Nigeria’s registered voters rise to 103 million – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Monday that Nigeria's National Register of Voters has reached over 103 million following the completion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a strategic workshop for editors organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors in collaboration with the commission in Abuja.

The CVR exercise yielded 10,772,421 new registrations, pending verification through the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Amupitan stated that the final ABIS cleanup had been completed, bringing the total number of registered voters to over 103 million. The commission had previously projected the 100 million voter register mark in August and announced that the nationwide collection of Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) would begin on October 9, 2026.

Amupitan also emphasized INEC's commitment to strengthening electoral integrity, acquiring 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices, and collaborating with anti-graft agencies to combat vote-buying ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

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