The Independent National Electoral Commission has released fresh nationwide figures showing that 2,685,725 Nigerians have so far completed new registrations under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, conducted both online and at physical centres.
In an update shared on its official X handle, the commission revealed that 1,576,137 applicants concluded their online pre-registration, while another 1,109,588 completed the process in person across the country.
The latest numbers show Osun State maintaining its lead with 208,357 registrations. Kano followed with 159,669, while Sokoto recorded 152,650. Other top states included Imo with 145,561, Borno 123,835, Lagos 123,484, and Jigawa 116,246.
The Federal Capital Territory posted 106,855 new registrations, followed by Kogi with 103,750 and Zamfara with 101,511. Katsina recorded 98,968, Delta 91,562, Kaduna 89,899, Ogun 85,739, Kebbi 83,480, Niger 79,785, Oyo 74,756, Akwa Ibom 74,015, and Rivers 70,902.
Adamawa registered 57,312, while Yobe followed with 53,523. Benue logged 53,207, Bayelsa 47,439, Bauchi 40,534, Gombe 35,428, Ekiti 35,150, Nasarawa 35,013, Edo 33,600, Ebonyi 30,691, Plateau 26,360, and Taraba 20,312. Enugu recorded 19,275, Ondo 17,542, Cross River 16,822, and Abia 16,691.
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Last week, INEC reminded Nigerians that the first quarter of the nationwide CVR will close on December 10, 2025. It also restated that registration in Anambra remains suspended due to “electoral activities” in the state, adding that a new date for resumption will be communicated.
The exercise began on August 18, 2025, with online pre-registration, followed by physical capture in all 774 local government areas, state offices, and the FCT, forming part of INEC’s preparations for upcoming elections.
INEC further disclosed that, in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2022, the Display of the Register of Voters for Claims and Objections will run from December 15 to 21 at designated local government offices.
Citizens who registered, transferred, or updated their details during the first quarter were encouraged to use the review window to confirm their information and raise objections where necessary, as public scrutiny remains essential to safeguarding the accuracy of the voter register.
The second phase of the CVR will commence on January 5, 2026, according to the commission’s timetable.
