The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 2,436,275 eligible Nigerians have successfully completed registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with youths accounting for more than two-thirds of the new registrants.
INEC disclosed this in its Phase III Week Nine update, revealing that the figure comprises both online and physical registrations completed as of July 10, 2026.
According to the commission, the registration exercise remains suspended in Osun State due to preparations for the forthcoming governorship election, in line with the provisions of Section 9(6) of the Electoral Act 2022.
The electoral body explained that the figures remain provisional and will be subjected to further verification through claims and objections processes, as well as the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), before the final register is produced.
A breakdown of the data showed that 823,324 registrations were completed online, while 1,612,951 were conducted physically at designated registration centres across the country.
Women accounted for the larger share of registrants, with 1,278,444 registrations representing 52.48 per cent of the total, while 1,157,831 men, representing 47.52 per cent, completed the exercise.
The age distribution indicated a strong participation among young Nigerians, with 1,644,885 registrants, representing 67.52 per cent, falling within the 18 to 34 age bracket.
Citizens aged between 35 and 49 years accounted for 527,882 registrations, representing 21.67 per cent, while 240,816 persons between the ages of 50 and 69 years completed registration, accounting for 9.88 per cent of the total figure. Registrants aged 70 years and above stood at 22,692, representing 0.93 per cent.
The occupational breakdown showed that students recorded the highest number of registrations at 576,682, representing 23.67 per cent of the total. Business owners followed with 513,004 registrations, while farmers and fishermen accounted for 417,806 registrants.
Housewives recorded 389,841 registrations, while artisans, traders, civil servants and public servants collectively contributed a significant portion of the total figures. The commission also disclosed that 25,649 Persons Living With Disabilities successfully completed their registration.
State-by-state analysis showed Kano leading the chart with 182,749 new registrants. Edo followed with 121,554 registrations, while Lagos recorded 114,983. Delta registered 108,547 voters, while Taraba, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Jigawa, Bauchi, Benue and Cross River also posted significant figures.
Anambra and Oyo states each recorded more than 71,000 registrations, while Imo State registered 70,087 voters during the reporting period.
The latest figures highlight growing interest in electoral participation ahead of future elections, particularly among young Nigerians who continue to dominate the registration exercise.
