ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released updated figures on its ongoing nationwide voter registration, highlighting significant participation from young people and women.
According to the report, a total of 4,445,505 Nigerians had completed the online pre-registration process by Sunday, 14 September 2025. The numbers show a slightly higher rate of female participation, with 2,304,211 women (51.83%) pre-registering compared to 2,141,294 men (48.17%). A significant majority of the applicants, over 65%, are young people aged between 18 and 34, while students make up over a quarter of the total at 1,112,344.
For completed registrations, which combine both online pre-registration and physical sign-ups, the total stood at 509,929 as of Friday, 12 September 2025. Here, the gender gap is wider, with women accounting for nearly 55% of the total (280,171) against men at just over 45% (229,758). The trend of youth engagement is even more pronounced in this category, with young people aged 18 to 34 making up over 74% of completed registrations (378,132), and students representing almost 39% (196,529). The statement was signed by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
INEC also confirmed that online pre-registration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would conclude on 15 September 2025. The commission plans to devolve in-person registration to all 62 wards in the FCT from 29 September to 8 October 2025 to increase access for voters.
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