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Nigeria’s registered voters rise above 103m ahead of 2027 elections – INEC
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The total number now exceeds 103 million. A significant increase in registered voters has been reported.
A significant increase in registered voters has been reported. The total number now exceeds 103 million. This growth is attributed to a recent registration exercise.
The exercise consisted of three phases, with varying numbers of new registrants in each. Verification of the figures is still underway.
Further information about the registration process and verification is available from the relevant authorities, who announced the update at a recent event.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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