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NIMC upgrades its diaspora enrollment platform for effective service delivery

Msugh Ityokura 12 August 2025 0

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC says it has successfully upgraded its diaspora enrolment platform to ensure effective service delivery and smooth management of the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment in the Diaspora According to the commission, the upgrade process

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NIMC issues new guidelines for accessing NIN self-service portal

Msugh Ityokura 7 August 2025 0

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued fresh guidelines for accessing the self-service modification portal of the National Identification Number (NIN). In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the commission said users must use the same browser and device initially used during registration to access their self-service account. The account, it

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‘NIN data now in your hands’ — NIMC moves telcos to new secure verification platform

Msugh Ityokura 31 July 2025 0

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it has completed the migration of all telecommunications companies in Nigeria to its upgraded identity verification platform known as NINAuth. This development, according to the commission, represents a major leap in strengthening data security and giving Nigerians more control over their digital identities. In a

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NIMC trains corps members for nationwide NIN enrollment

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By Msugh Ityokura The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training of selected Youth Corps members to drive National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment to all the wards in the Federation. A statement from the commission in Abuja Tuesday said the training was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and […]

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Our verification service platforms functional, accessible to all — NIMC

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BY Msugh Ityokura The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has described as untrue, misleading and inaccurate, information making the rounds in some quarters that the police service commission, PSC cannot access its server “The National Identity Management Commission wishes to inform the general public that all its verification service platforms are

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NIMC to impose sanctions on agents over data breach concerns

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has threatened to sanction erring Licensed Verification Agents, Front End Partners (FEPs), and Diaspora FEPs over data breach. To this end, it has directed all these players to undergo rigorous security vetting to ensure adherence to global best practices in identity management. NIMC, in a statement, […]

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Ekweremadu: Again, Court orders NIMC to submit bio- data of organ donor to AGF

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2022 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday issued a fresh order directing the National Identification Management Commission, NIMC, to release the bio-data of David Ukpo, the organ donor, to the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF. The court issued the order following a request to that […]

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Reactions as Federal Government makes new announcement on NIN registration

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

Recall that the federal government of Nigeria ordered Telecommunications companies to deactivate all Sim cards that are not registered or linked with the national identification number (NIN). However, some Nigerians who haven’t enroll for the NIN are still struggling to have it and also link it with their Sim cards to prevent it from being […]

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NIN: Applicants stranded as Anambra NIMC office shuts entrance gate

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2021 0

Some Anambra residents who thronged the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office in the state on Thursday, have expressed frustration over their inability to be registered and obtain their National Identity Number(NIN). A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited the NIMC office in Amawbia, near Awka, reports that the entrance gate […]

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NIMC’s DG says FG spent ₦5,000 to produce a physical identity card

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

By Ladesope Ladelokun The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Aliyu Aziz, has revealed that it costs the Federal Government ₦5,000 to produce a physical identity card, stating that for economic purpose, the commission would give the National Identification Number (NIN) instead. Aziz disclosed this during a live breakfast programme,

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We’re not aware of our transfer to ministry of communications — NIMC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, DAILY TIMES gathered. The transfer was to ensure that effective ministry supervisory mechanism was put in place to holistically oversee the progress of Federal Government’s digital transformation

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Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to communications ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The commission reports to the Presidency, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Daily Times gathered. A statement signed by the Minister ‘s Spokesperson, Mrs Uwa Suleiman, on

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Buhari transfers NIMC to Federal Ministry of Communications

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Daily Times gathered that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Ali Pantami in a statement said the approval for the transfer was based on the President’s consideration for the […]

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NIMC shuts enrolment centres in Lagos, Katsina, 3 others

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

The National Identity Management Commission has ordered the immediate shutdown of enrolment centres in Lagos, Katsina, Ekiti, Ogun and Anambra states as part of preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Mr. Kayode Adegoke on Friday in Abuja. […]

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NIMC registers 223,000 Nigerians in Jigawa

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

The National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) says it has enrolled about 223,000 Nigerians into the National Identity Database in Jigawa state in 2019. NIMC state Coordinator, Alhaji Aminu Jakada, made this known during an interview in Dutse on Tuesday. Jakada said the people were registered in the NIMC’s 40 enrolment centres across the state The […]

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Prospective UTME candidates storm NIMC office

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

Prospective candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have stormed the Lagos offfice of National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) to register for their National Identification Number (NIN).

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NIMC to prioritise enrollment of 2020 UTME applicants

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2019 0

Abuja – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has directed its personnel across the country to give preference to, and enroll, all applicants sitting for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). The Director General, NIMC, Mr Aliyu Aziz, gave the directive on Thursday in a statement signed by the General Manager Corporate

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Buhari approves re-appointment of NIMC boss for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Aliyu Aziz, Director-General, National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) for a second term. Mr Abdulhamid Umar, General Manager, Operations and Corporate Communications of the organisation, said this in a statement he signed and made available to news men in Abuja on Friday. READ ALSO: Paramilitary trooper

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NIMC workers issue 21-day ultimatum to its management

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Workers of the National Identity Management Commission and its management are heading for a collision course over unhealthy labour practices and poor staff welfare. The workers, under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a 21- day ultimatum to the commission for […]

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Focus on getting national identification number, NIMC DG tells Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

Mr Aliyu Aziz, Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has advised Nigerians to focus on getting the National Identification Number (NIN) rather than clamouring for the e-ID card. Aziz gave the advice in an interview in Abuja, saying that the commission’s main focus was providing identity to all Nigerians. “Let us focus on providing identity […]