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UPDATED: Nigeria’s registered voters rise to 103 million – INEC
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points A total of 10,772,421 new registrants were added nationwide. The number of registered voters has increased to 103 million.
The number of registered voters has increased to 103 million. This growth is a result of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The exercise, which was conducted in three phases, drew a significant number of new registrants.
A total of 10,772,421 new registrants were added nationwide. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, oversaw the registration process.
Further information on the voter registration update can be found through the original source, which reported on the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise and its impact on the total number of registered voters.
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Category: government Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Premium Times Reading time: 1 min
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