The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a 49% increase in national identity enrolment over the past three years, reaffirming its drive to build a trusted and inclusive digital identity system. The Commission also called for deeper collaboration with the media to boost public awareness and digital inclusion across […]
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Nigerians seeking to correct their date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database will now pay N28,574, following a significant upward review of service fees by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new charge, up from N16,340, reflects a 75% increase and is now the most expensive […]
Former Senator Ayodele Arise has criticized the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for diverting its focus from national identity registration to issuing multipurpose payment cards. Speaking on Tech TV, Arise, who chairs Card Technologies Limited, warned that the proposed card could create security risks, economic disruptions, and unnecessary complications. He […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced an eight-step process for Nigerians to modify their date of birth on their National Identification Number (NIN) through its official self-service portal. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the initiative aims to enhance data […]
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the new National Identification Number (NIN) card can be used by Nigerians for financial transactions including payments and cash withdrawals, in addition to being used as a means of identification. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, and Peter Iwegbu, director of Card […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that the Federal Government’s September 14 deadline for the mandatory linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) remains unchanged. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the commission assured Nigerians that […]
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Digital and Information Technology to launch a comprehensive investigation into the recent data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This directive followed a motion moved by Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, Chairman of the Committee on Digital and Information Technology, on […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly refuted allegations of compromising sensitive data of Nigerian citizens, as recently reported. In a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC assures the public that the data of Nigerians remains secure and has not been compromised. The Commission has […]
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed significant progress made in her quest get more Nigerians registered for the National Identification Number (NIN). Odusote made the disclosure during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, revealing the Commission has enrolled […]
The Federal government’s recent announcement of plans to introduce three new national identity cards in May has received a chilly reception from the public. The initiative, aimed at targeting 104 million citizens, is part of a larger effort to establish a unified and secure digital identity framework across the nation. […]
