The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released updated figures from the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, showing that more than 2.68 million Nigerians have completed their registration nationwide. Of these, 1,576,137 applicants finished their pre‑registration online, while an additional 1,109,588 registrants completed enrollment through physical capture at INEC centers across the country.
Osun State leads the tally with 208,357 newly registered voters, followed by Kano with 159,669 and Sokoto with 152,650. Other states with significant participation include Imo (145,561), Borno (123,835), Lagos (123,484) and Jigawa (116,246). The Federal Capital Territory also recorded a strong turnout, with 106,855 completed registrations. In contrast, lower numbers were reported in Enugu (19,275), Ondo (17,542), Cross River (16,822) and Abia (16,691).
These updated figures come as the first quarter of the nationwide CVR exercise is set to close on 10 December 2025. INEC is urging eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the remaining days to register. The CVR exercise is a crucial step toward ensuring that all eligible citizens can participate in the electoral process, and the commission’s reminder serves as a call to action for those who have not yet registered.
INEC’s ongoing efforts to increase voter registration and encourage citizen participation underscore the importance of a credible and inclusive democratic process. The latest numbers provide a snapshot of the progress made so far, and as the CVR exercise continues, eligible Nigerians are encouraged to seize the opportunity to register and exercise their right to vote, thereby shaping the country’s democratic future.
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