The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections.
Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, also announced that the governorship and state houses of assembly elections would be held on March 6, 2027.
Voting is a fundamental right for every citizen, and voter registration is a crucial step towards exercising your right to choose deserving leaders in elections.
The first phase of the voters’ registration, which began with online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, and was followed by in-person registration across all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory, formally ended on Wednesday, December 10.
The second phase of the CVR has commenced since January 5, 2026, in accordance with the earlier timetable, and it is expected to run until April 17, 2026.
The CVR exercise is open to new voters aged 18 and above, those who wish to collect or transfer their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and individuals who need to replace lost or damaged PVCs,” it stated
The Commission informed that eligible Nigerians can commence their registration online, through the portal, www.cvr.inecnigeria.org.
So, as the 2026 off-cycle and 2027 general polls approach, one simple task can save you from stress and wasted time: knowing how to check your voters’ status online.
To check your voter registration status online with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), follow these steps:
INEC provides an official online portal where registered voters can confirm their status. To access the online portal and check your voter registration status — www.cvr.inecnigeria.org:
Visit INEC’s Voter Verification Portal, or Head to the official INEC voter portal: the same platform used for Continuous Voter Registration and verification.
Meanwhile, if you are registered, your details, polling unit, registration status, and personal information will appear.
Verify your voters’ status result
When your details pop up, don’t just take a glance and move on; verify everything, whether it is correct or not. Look properly.
But if you have the wrong polling unit, you need to request a transfer.
Also, for name errors, correction is required.
INEC allows voters to correct or update their information during designated periods. Miss that window, and you might be stuck till after the election. It is very important as a voter not to ignore minor errors, because small issues often become big problems on Election Day.
Steps to register for a permanent voter’s card online
INEC had explained that the online process allows prospective voters to fill in their details and book appointments before completing biometrics in person.
“The pre-registration will enable eligible Nigerians to choose a date and time for physical capture,” the Commission stated on X.
Go to cvr.inecnigeria.org and click “Get Started”.
First-time registrants should select “New Voter Pre-Registration.”
