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INEC set to introduce full online voter registration, downloadable PVCs INEC set to introduce full online voter registration, downloadable PVCs By Reporter • Jul 1, 2026 • 2 min read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this when he received the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who paid a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the downloadable PVC option will not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have never collected a physical card. “It is not every PVC that is downloadable. You must have gotten your PVC before and it must be that the PVC is lost, defaced or if you cannot read your numbers there,” he stated. He further stated that affected voters must formally lodge a complaint at least 90 days before an election to enable the com…

INEC set to introduce downloadable PVCs, full online voter registration July 1, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this when he received the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who paid a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the downloadable PVC option will not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have never collected a physical card. “It is not every PVC that is downloadable. You must have gotten your PVC before, and it must be that the PVC is lost or defaced, or if you cannot read your numbers there,” he stated. He further stated that affected voters must formally lodge a complaint at least 90 days before an election to enable the commission to process the replacement. Amupitan said that the commission would pilot t…

CVR: INEC extends deadline, introduces self-service registration News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 4th July, 2026 Share: INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Quick Read INEC reaffirms commitment to a credible, inclusive and accessible voter registration process through technology-driven innovations that enhance citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it decided to extend ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks following feedback from state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. INEC added that giving eligible Nigerians additional time to enrol as voters. The commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna recalled that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise began on Aug. 18, 2025, and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026. “In order to provide additional opportunity for eligible citizens who are yet to register, the commission has extended t…

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INEC set to introduce downloadable PVCs, full online voter registration The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this when he received the Director-General of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who paid a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the downloadable PVC option will not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have never collected a physical card. “It is not every PVC that is downloadable. You must have gotten your PVC before and it must be that the PVC is lost, defaced or if you cannot read your numbers there,” he stated. He further stated that affected voters must formally lodge a complaint at least 90 days before an election to enable the commission to process the replacement. Amupitan said that the commission would pilot the downloadable PVC technology …

INEC extends nationwide voter registration to July 24, introduces self ... The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has extended the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. In January 2026, INECresumedthe nationwide CVR exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process. The resumption followed the conclusion of the first phase, which ended on December 10, 2025. The commission launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing in-person registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025. In astatementissued on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s chairman of the information and voter education committee, said the extension followed a review of the ongoing nationwide CVR exercise and feedback from the commission’s state offices, political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders. Haruna said the nationwide CVR exercise, originally scheduled to end on July 10, 2026,has been extended until July 24 to give eligible citizens who are yet to register an opportunity to do so. “The extension underscores the commission’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible…

CVR: INEC extends deadline, introduces self-service registration CVR: INEC extends deadline, introduces self-service registration By Reporter • Jul 4, 2026 • 2 min read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians additional time to enrol as voters. The commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna said the decision followed a review of the ongoing exercise and feedback from state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. He recalled that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise began on Aug. 18, 2025, and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026. “In order to provide additional opportunity for eligible citizens who are yet to register, the commission has extended the exercise to Sunday, July 26,” Haruna stated. He said the extension reflected INEC’s commitment to ensuring every eligible Nigerian had a fair and reasonable opportunity to join the National Register of Voter…

INEC to Introduce Downloadable PVCs, Full Online Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the downloadable PVC option will not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have never collected a physical card. “It is not every PVC that is downloadable. You must have gotten your PVC before and it must be that the PVC is lost, defaced or if you cannot read your numbers there,” he stated. He further stated that affected voters must formally lodge a complaint at least 90 days before an election to enable the commission to process the replacement. Amupitan said that the commission would pilot the downloadable PVC technology during the…

INEC Extends Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, Introduces ... INEC further assured Nigerians that the platform has been designed with multiple security features to safeguard the integrity of the voter register. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians additional time to register ahead of future elections. The electoral commission also announced the introduction of a new online self-service voter registration platform that will allow eligible first-time voters to complete their registration process, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without visiting any INEC office. The announcement was contained in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna. According to the commission, the decision followed a review of the ongoing nationwide registration exercise as well as feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. The statement read, "The I…