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Just in: Lagos, Kano, Kaduna top states with most registered voters ahead of 2027 elections
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points A total of 110 million voters are now registered. The commission's chairman recently announced the updated voter registration numbers, highlighting the country's status as a major democracy.
The number of registered voters has been disclosed by the electoral commission. A total of 110 million voters are now registered. This figure was achieved through three phases of voter registration.
The top states for voter registration have been identified. Lagos has the most registered voters, followed by Kano and Kaduna.
Further information is available from the electoral commission, including the full breakdown of registered voters by state. The commission's chairman recently announced the updated voter registration numbers, highlighting the country's status as a major democracy.
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Category: government Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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