The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters.

A statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission’s spokesman, said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

“The nationwide CVR exercise commenced on 18th August 2025 and was originally scheduled to conclude on 10th July 2026,” he said.

Mr Haruna said the extension would provide additional time for eligible Nigerians who are yet to register, adding that the exercise will now end on July 24.

He said the decision underscores the commission’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable opportunity to be included in the national register of voters ahead of future elections.

Mr Haruna also announced the introduction of an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters.

“The new service will become available from Wednesday, 8th July, 2026, through the commission’s dedicated CVR portal—cvr.inecnigeria.org—where the step-by-step guide is also provided,” he said.

According to him, the self-service platform will enable eligible citizens to initiate and complete their registration, including biometric capture, on their personal devices without physically visiting an INEC office.

He added that the system incorporates robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the National Register of Voters.