The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday published its latest data from the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, confirming that the total number of Nigerians who have completed their registration nationwide exceeds 2.68 million.
The commission’s breakdown, shared on its X account, showed that 1,576,137 applicants successfully completed the initial pre-registration process online, with an additional 1,109,588 registrants finalizing their enrollment by appearing for physical data capture at INEC centers throughout the nation.
Regarding the updated state figures, Osun State holds the highest registration count with 208,357 new voters, followed by Kano at 159,669 registrations, and Sokoto with 152,650. Other states showing substantial participation include Imo (145,561), Borno (123,835), Lagos (123,484), and Jigawa (116,246). The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) also recorded a high turnout of 106,855 completed registrations, ahead of Kogi (103,750) and Zamfara (101,511). Katsina, Delta, Kaduna, Ogun, Kebbi, Niger, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers also reported significant figures. Conversely, states with lower reported registration numbers include Enugu (19,275), Ondo (17,542), Cross River (16,822), and Abia (16,691). INEC concluded by urging eligible Nigerians to register before the deadline, reminding them that the first quarter of the national CVR exercise will end on December 10, 2025.
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