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NIMC, nine other MDAs to spend N24bn on software in 2026

The National Identity Management Commission and nine other federal ministries, departments, and agencies are expected to spend around N24 billion on software projects in 2026. According to the Federal Government’s 2026 Appropriation Bill, a total of 115 MDAs have allocations for software acquisition this year. Among them, these 10 agencies are the largest spenders, with […]

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Over 123m Nigerians enrolled in national database — NIMC

The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has announced that over 123 million Nigerians have now been enrolled in the national database. Speaking at the National Day of Identity 2025 in Abuja, she said the figure marked a 49 per cent reduction in waiting times, achieved through cutting-edge technology and strategic collaborations. […]

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Tinubu orders nationwide training for all NIMC staff

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission to implement a nationwide training programme for its 3,780 employees, covering all staff levels. In a statement issued over the weekend in Abuja by Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the initiative aligns with the President’s directive to strengthen capacity across Ministries, Departments, and […]

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NIMC issues new access guidelines for NIN self-service portal

The National Identity Management Commission has issued new access guidelines for Nigerians seeking to update their National Identification Number records via its self-service portal. In a statement released Thursday and signed by the Head of Corporate Communications Unit, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC clarified that access to the portal is restricted to the same browser and […]

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NIMC directs public to resolve NIN-SIM issues with Telcos

The National Identity Management Commission has instructed the public to address all NIN-SIM linkage and verification issues through their respective mobile network providers. The directive follows the successful migration of all telecommunications operators in Nigeria to NIMC’s upgraded identity verification platform, NINAuth. In a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, […]

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NIMC cuts extortion, corruption by 40% – DG

The Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission, Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, announced that the Commission has successfully reduced extortion and corruption in the National Identification Number enrollment process by at least 40%. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Coker-Odusote revealed that the NIMC has enrolled 120 million Nigerians into the NIN database […]

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NIMC releases revised price list for NIN services

The National Identity Management Commission has released a revised price list for its services, including updates to the National Identification Number database. According to the new rates, correcting the date of birth on the NIN now costs ₦28,750. Other data modification services—such as changes to names, addresses, and phone numbers—also have updated fees, though typically […]

NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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FG okays NIMC’s overhaul of national identity system

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the national identity system, calling for full support for the National Identity Management Commission to speed up digital identity enrolment and reforms. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, stated that Nigerians would need to use the National Identification Number to access social […]

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NIMC okays FIC for W’Bank-backed identification exercise

The National Identity Management Commission has authorized FIC Professionals Network Plc to take part in the World Bank-backed Identity for Development. This disclosed in a statement signed by the Executive Director, FIC Professionals Network Plc, Segun Shonubi, on Thursday. The ID4D Project aims to create a secure and verifiable digital identity for every Nigerian, improving […]

NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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NIMC’s multipurpose card to integrate 30m Nigerians – AfriGo

The Managing Director of AfriGo, Ebehijie Momoh, has stated that the newly announced multipurpose card by the National Identity Management Commission could help integrate approximately 30 million Nigerians into the financial system. Momoh made this disclosure during the recently concluded Nigeria Fintech Week 2024 in Lagos, according to Nairametrics. According to her, AfriGo, Nigeria’s local […]

NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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NIMC ends physical data modifications, directs Nigerians online

The National Identity Management Commission has announced that it will no longer permit data modification activities at its National Identification Number enrollment centres across Nigeria. This decision, communicated in a notice on Wednesday, directs all NIN holders seeking to modify their data to utilize the NIMC’s self-service modification portal. Although the self-service portal was launched […]

NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach

The National Identity Management Commission has taken steps to limit its licensed agents’ access to the National Identification Number database in response to an ongoing investigation into unauthorized access by expressverify. This development was revealed in a statement issued on Friday by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, which is probing a data breach incident at […]