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NIN, CAC numbers to serve as tax IDs from 2026 — FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that the National Identification Number will automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians from 2026. The clarification was issued on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on newly enacted tax laws shared by the Service on X. Under the revised tax framework, the FIRS […]

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NAICOM orders NIN linkage for insurance policies

The National Insurance Commission, has issued a directive mandating individual customers of insurance companies to link their National Identification Number to their insurance policies by April 2026. NAICOM also directed corporate clients to provide Certificate of Incorporation documents before the deadline. The directive was contained in a circular with the number NAICOM/TD/MCCB/CIR/73/2025, titled “Mandatory Submission […]

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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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Your NIN is enough for banking, no separate TIN required — FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number before they can own or operate a bank account, insisting that the new framework integrates seamlessly with existing national registries such as the National Identification Number and Corporate Affairs Commission records. This clarification comes amid widespread debate following […]

NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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NIMC reaffirms free enrollment for NIN

The National Identity Management Commission has reiterated that enrollment for the National Identification Number is free of charge. This follows complaints from some Nigerians about extortion at various NIN registration points across the country. However, in a statement on Sunday, the commission stated it neither charges nor authorizes any of its staff or Front-End Partners […]

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 […]

FG demands applicants' NINs for trade grants
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FG demands applicants’ NINs for trade grants

Onwubuke Melvin The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has asked applicants for the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to provide their national identification numbers as part of the relevant requirements needed in order to qualify for a grant which will be used to mitigate the impact of recent Economic Reforms on businesses in the country. […]

How my life was threatened over NIN-SIM data tracking - Pantami
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How my life was threatened over NIN-SIM data tracking – Pantami

The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has stated that his life was threatened by criminals when he reintroduced NIN-SIM data tracking. According to The PUNCH, he expressed dissatisfaction with security services’ failure to use the National Identity Number linked to Subscriber Identity Module data to combat crime, particularly kidnappings and phone-related offences. This […]

NIN: Nigerians to provide birth certificate for DOB change
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NIN: Nigerians to provide birth certificate for DOB change

Nigerians applying to change their date of birth on the National Identification Number database will now be required to provide an electronic civil registration and vital statistics system certificate from the National Population Commission, according to the National Identity Management Commission. The Commission announced this in new date of birth change rules issued on Sunday via its […]

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No BVN, NIN, no bank transactions from April — CBN

The central bank has declared that all bank accounts without a BVN and NIN will be placed on “Post no Debit” status beginning in April 2024. According to Nairametrics, all deposit money banks received a circular from the central bank that included this information. The central bank further declared that by January 31, 2024, any […]

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NIMC to license new NIN enrollment agents

The National Identity Management Commission announced plans to authorize more agents for the enrollment of National Identification Numbers across the country. According to Nairametrics, in a notice released on Monday, the Commission invited organizations, including Limited Liability Companies, startup businesses, Small and Medium Enterprises, Civil Society Organizations, and Non-Governmental Organizations with demonstrated success in similar roles, to indicate their interest […]

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NIMC promises improvement in NIN registration

The National Identity Management Commission’s acting director general and CEO, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, promised a smooth registration process for the National Identification Number both at home and abroad. The Punch reported that NIN registration is still free for all eligible individuals, according to a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Coker-Odusote, who also reaffirmed the commission’s […]

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