Key Dates & Timeline
Everything you need to know about when to revalidate, operating hours, and the critical deadline.
How the Revalidation Is Rolling Out
The exercise runs in parallel channels. Online self-revalidation is available throughout, while physical revalidation expands from State and LGA offices down to wards and polling units across the country.
Online Self-Revalidation
April – August 2026 · Available 24/7
Complete your revalidation from anywhere on a computer, phone, or tablet at cvr.inecnigeria.org. You need a device with a camera, good lighting, and a clear background.
You can do it yourself or be assisted by someone with your permission. No queues, no appointments.
State & LGA INEC Offices
April – August 2026 · Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Walk into any INEC State or LGA office during operating hours. Physical revalidation is available at these offices throughout the entire exercise.
Closed weekends and public holidays.
Ward-Level Centres
10 working days per ward · Rotating schedule
INEC teams will visit each of the 8,809 electoral wards for 10 working days. This brings the exercise closer to your community.
Check your ward's dates at your LGA INEC office, on cvr.inecnigeria.org, or dial *89980#.
All 176,846 Polling Units
7 working days per unit · Rotating schedule
INEC teams will set up at every single polling unit for 7 working days. This is the most accessible phase — your polling unit is the closest to your home.
Check your polling unit's dates at your LGA INEC office, on cvr.inecnigeria.org, or dial *89980#.
You don't have to wait. Online revalidation and State/LGA offices are open now. Ward and polling unit visits are for voters who prefer to revalidate closer to home — but you can complete the process today from any device.
Overall Milestones
April 2026
Exercise Opens
Online portal and State/LGA INEC offices begin accepting voters for revalidation.
April – August 2026
Ward & Polling Unit Rotations
INEC teams rotate through wards (10 days each) and polling units (7 days each) across all 36 states and FCT. Exact dates published per state.
August 2026
DEADLINE — Exercise Closes
The revalidation window closes permanently. No extensions will be granted.
September – October 2026
Register Verification & Publication
INEC processes all revalidation data and compiles the verified voter register for the 2027 elections.
January - February 2027
2027 General Elections
Only voters on the verified register will be accredited to vote using the BVAS system.
Operating Hours
All INEC revalidation centres operate:
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Days: Monday to Friday
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Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
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Closed: Weekends and public holidays
Recommendation: Visit early in the morning on a weekday for shorter wait times.
⚠️ The August 2026 deadline is absolute. There will be no extension. INEC has confirmed that no supplementary exercise is planned. Revalidate before August 2026 — your right to vote depends on it.
Don't Forget — Set a Reminder
Add a reminder to your calendar so you don't miss the deadline.
Set a personal reminder to visit your revalidation centre before August 2026.
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.