Electoral Calendar
Key dates for Nigerian elections, voter registration periods, tribunal hearings, and INEC deadlines. Stay informed about the electoral timeline.
Key Upcoming Dates
February 2027
2027 General Elections - Presidential & National Assembly
National elections for President, Senate, and House of Representatives across all 36 states and FCT.
March 2027
2027 Governorship & State Assembly Elections
Elections for state governors and state house of assembly members in all applicable states.
Q3 2026
Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Window
INEC opens a window for new voter registration and transfer of registration. Check INEC website for exact dates.
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Deadline for Collection of PVCs
Last day to collect Permanent Voter Cards for the 2027 General Elections.
Presidential & National Assembly Elections
Voting day for President, Vice President, 109 Senators, and 360 House of Representatives members.
Governorship & State Assembly Elections
Voting day for 28 state governors and 990 state house of assembly members.
Edo State Off-cycle Governorship Tribunal
Election petition tribunal hearing for the Edo State governorship election.
Continuous Voter Registration
INEC opens online and in-person registration for new voters, transfers, and replacement of damaged PVCs.
Party Primaries Deadline
Deadline for all political parties to conclude primary elections and submit candidate lists to INEC.