Ayo Marvel 
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise with online pre-registration.
The CVR is tailored to accommodate prospective voters ahead of the off-cycle elections in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti States as well as the 2027 general elections.
INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, had disclosed on July 30, when he received the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, and senior officials of the Agency on a courtesy visit at INEC Headquarters in Abuja.
“The nationwide continuous voter registration is scheduled to commence in about three weeks, with the online pre-registration of voters scheduled for the 18th of August,” Prof. Yakubu said.
He further revealed that the physical (in-person) registration exercise will begin a week later.
“In-person registration begins on the 25th of August, 2025,” he added.
Prof. Yakubu said the CVR exercise is part of INEC’s broader preparations ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025, and the 2027 general elections.
According to the statement released by INEC on X, “The visit aimed to reinforce the longstanding partnership between INEC and NOA and deepen collaboration in voter education, civic engagement, and strategic public communication ahead of the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election and the 2027 General Elections.”
Meanwhile, the electoral body has already open a portal on its website which allows prospective voters to update their information.
Those in the category of registering afresh include: tansfer your voter registration to another polling unit,
Replace your damaged or lost PVC and find Registration Centres near you to Register for the first time.
If you have registered and you have not yet reviewed your information by providing your photo online on this platform (or at any registration centre since June 28, 2021).
If you wish to visit a Registration Centre to complete your application or registration, there are centres available in INEC State and Local Government Offices and many other locations.
If you are a duly registered voter and you wish to change your voting location.
If you are a duly registered voter and wish to update the information on your Voter’s Card,
If you have registered previously and you have not gotten your Permanent Voters Card (PVC).
If you have misplaced your PVC or if your PVC is damaged and you would like a replacement.
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