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INEC is updating the voter register ahead of the 2027 elections. All registered voters are required to revalidate — online or in person — before August 2026. It's free and takes just a few minutes.

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Opens April 2026 · Closes August 2026 · Mandatory for all registered voters.

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Do I Need to Revalidate?

Answer a few quick questions to find out if you need to take action before August 2026.

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Are you a registered voter in Nigeria?

If you have a PVC or have ever registered with INEC, you are a registered voter.

Understanding the Exercise

What Is the Revalidation Exercise?

Nigeria's voter register was last comprehensively verified in 2011. While new voters have been added in 2015, 2019, and 2024, the biometric data of millions of existing voters is outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting a nationwide Voter Biometric Revalidation Exercise between April and August 2026 to clean and verify the register before the 2027 General Elections.

This is not a new registration. If you already have a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), you are still registered. But you MUST attend a revalidation point during this period to confirm your identity, update your biometric data, and secure your place on the verified register.

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Three Simple Steps

How It Works

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Check Your Status

Visit cvr.inecnigeria.org or dial *89980# to confirm your current voter details and find your assigned revalidation point.

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Revalidate Online or In Person

Complete your revalidation online at cvr.inecnigeria.org from any device — computer, phone, or tablet. Ensure good lighting and a clear background for your photo. You can also visit your assigned INEC LGA office between 9am–3pm, Monday to Friday.

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Get Verified

Your facial photograph will be captured or updated. You will receive confirmation of successful revalidation. You can do this yourself or be assisted by someone with your permission.

What Happens If You Don't Revalidate?

⚠️ Important Warning: Registered voters who do not complete revalidation before the August 2026 deadline will be removed from the verified voter register. You will NOT be able to vote in the 2027 General Elections. Your PVC alone will not be accepted for accreditation.

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Time Is Running Out

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Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your vote. Revalidate today.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Voter Biometric Revalidation Exercise is a nationwide programme by INEC to update and verify the biometric data (fingerprints and facial photographs) of all registered voters in Nigeria. It runs from April to August 2026 and is a mandatory requirement for all voters who registered before January 2024.
Yes. Every registered voter who registered before January 2024 is required to revalidate. Voters who do not revalidate during this window will be removed from the verified register and will be unable to vote in the 2027 General Elections.
Bring your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). If your PVC is lost or damaged, bring your National Identification Number (NIN) slip, or any valid government-issued photo ID (driver's licence, national ID card, international passport). Revalidation is completely FREE — do not pay anyone.
Yes. Revalidation is completely free of charge. You do not need to pay anyone — not INEC staff, not agents, not community facilitators — to complete your revalidation. If anyone asks you to pay, report them immediately to INEC or call the EFCC/ICPC.
Yes. You can complete the full revalidation process online at cvr.inecnigeria.org. You will need a device with a camera (computer, phone, or tablet), good lighting, and a clear background for your photograph. You can do this by yourself or be assisted by someone with your permission. Alternatively, you can still visit any INEC revalidation centre in person if you prefer.
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Protect Yourself from Scams

  • INEC will NEVER ask you for money, bank details, or ATM PINs.
  • Revalidation is completely FREE — do not pay anyone, including agents, staff, or community facilitators.
  • Only use the official INEC portal: cvr.inecnigeria.org
  • Do not click links in unsolicited text messages, emails, or WhatsApp messages claiming to be from INEC.
  • INEC will never ask you to share your PVC number or biometric data via phone or social media.

Suspected fraud? Report it immediately to your nearest INEC office, call the INEC complaint line, or contact the EFCC/ICPC anti-corruption hotline.

No internet? No problem.

Dial *89980# on any network — MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile — to find your nearest polling unit and revalidation point. The service is free of charge.