Politics
Step-by-Step Guide to INEC’s New Self-Service Voter Registration Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its Self-Service Voter Registration Portal, allowing eligible first-time voters to begin the registration process online using their mobile phones or other personal devices.
The online platform became available on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of INEC’s efforts to make voter registration more accessible ahead of future elections.
In a post on its official X handle, the commission said:
“With INEC’s Self-Service Registration Portal, you can begin your voter registration on your phone from 8 July. Need assistance? Our State and LGA Offices remain open daily from 9:00am–3:00pm. Don’t miss the deadline: 26 July 2026.”
How to Register:
Eligible first-time voters can complete the process by following these steps:
- Visit the INEC Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portalat inecnigeria.org.
- Create an account or sign in if you already have one.
- Fill in your personal details as required.
- Complete the biometric capture and identity verification using your device, following the portal’s instructions.
- Submit your registration and await confirmation from INEC.
The commission noted that the portal includes identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks to ensure the credibility of the National Register of Voters.
INEC also advised applicants who require assistance to visit any of its State or Local Government Area (LGA) offices, which remain open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The electoral body urged all eligible Nigerians yet to register to take advantage of the new platform before the July 26, 2026 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
