INEC says 10.77 million people registered in the latest drive; voter register tops 103 million
INEC chairman reported 10,772,421 new registrations across three phases and said the register exceeded 103 million (VON, Nairametrics, Blueprint, TechEconomy, Guardian Nigeria). Counts remain subject to biometric verification and clean-up. Lagos, Kano and Kaduna lead by size. One report gave January 16, 2027 as the presidential poll date.
The size of the register shapes turnout and the logistics of the next general election.
If you registered, check your status on INEC's portal and collect your card. Do not share your personal data with unofficial sites.
INEC points to record numbers as a sign of public interest.
Observers say duplicates and clean-up could shrink the list.
Registration is not turnout. Watch for the verification result and the official timetable.
DailyDrop Nigeria edition No. 2 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 6, 2026