Nigeria’s electoral umpire has issued a fresh call to citizens who have changed their place of residence to transfer their voter details rather than register afresh, as the current Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive reaches its final stretch.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the nationwide exercise will conclude on Sunday, 26 July 2026, with centres operating daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including weekends. The deadline was extended by two weeks from its original July 10 cutoff to boost participation ahead of upcoming polls.
In a public notice posted to X on Thursday, accompanied by an instructional flyer, the commission warned against duplicate registrations, stressing that voters should simply move their records to match their current residence.
“Have you moved to a new location? Your vote should move with you,” the statement read, urging citizens not to let former polling locations determine their future.
“Don’t register again. Simply apply for a Transfer of Registration,” INEC stated, adding: “Every vote counts. Take a step today and be counted.”
To facilitate the process, the agency launched an online self-service platform (https://cvr.inecnigeria.org) alongside in-person registration desks. The digital portal enables eligible citizens to request transfers, correct personal information, apply for replacements for damaged or lost Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), and complete first-time voter registrations, including biometric capture via mobile phones, without visiting a physical office.
Applications for transfer can be submitted either online or in person at designated CVR centres nationwide.