VOTE
Everything you need to cast your vote in Nigeria.
AM I REGISTERED?
Check your voter registration status using the INEC CVR voter verification portal.
Check now → cvr.inecnigeria.org/vvsHOW TO REGISTER
Registration is free. INEC lists active CVR centres on its locator; verify the nearest centre before travelling: cvr.inecnigeria.org/locator
INEC's CVR locator currently lists centres for 11 May to 10 July. Online self-service status can differ from centre availability. Verify at INEC CVR locator
FIND YOUR POLLING UNIT
Your polling unit is assigned based on your registration address. Use the INEC polling unit locator to find yours.
Find polling unit → cvr.inecnigeria.org/puHOW TO VOTE
- Arrive early and confirm current INEC voting hours before election day
- Queue and wait for accreditation (bring your PVC)
- BVAS device verifies your fingerprint/face
- Collect your ballot paper — vote for ONE candidate
- Fold and drop in the ballot box
- Stay to watch counting — results announced on-site
Polling hours and procedure may change. INEC has not yet published a current 2027 election-day procedure page.
WHAT TO BRING
Voting is free. No payment should be requested at any point.
ELECTION DAY CHECKLIST
- ☐PVC collected and kept safe
- ☐Know your polling unit address
- ☐Confirm current voting hours in INEC election-day guidance
- ☐Charged phone (for reporting incidents)
- ☐Report number saved: +234-800-CALL-INEC
KEY DATES
2027 election dates and 2026 CVR centre dates should be verified against the relevant INEC source pages before acting. INEC upcoming elections
WATCH: REGISTER TO VOTE (CVR 2026)
INEC Nigeria · Official
WATCH: HOW TO COLLECT YOUR PVC
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