VOTE

Everything you need to cast your vote in Nigeria.

2027 election dates: 16 Jan + 6 Feb

AM I REGISTERED?

Check your voter registration status using the INEC CVR voter verification portal.

HOW 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/pu

HOW 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

PVC (Permanent Voter Card)Polling unit detailsPatience

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

CVR voter registration closes10 Jul 2026

Presidential + National Assembly elections16 Jan 2027

Governorship + State House of Assembly elections6 Feb 2027

Campaign period opens (est.)Oct 2026

Results announcement deadline7 days after election

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)

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