A few days ago, the Federal Government threatened that any phone number not linked with the National Identity Number (NIN) would be blocked. So, it became imperative to get your NIN then link it to your phone number so as to avoid penalty. In this post, we’ll share with you NIN enrolment form which is … Read more

The  Airtel-NIN linking url has been deactivated, but don’t worry, here are other methods you can use to link your Airtel phone number to your National Identification Number (NIN). Via *996# USSD code  You can dial *346*3*NIN*121097# to get a Virtual National Identity Number (VNIN) or use the NIMC app to generate a Virtual NIN  Wait … Read more

There are three recommended methods to link your GLO phone number with your National Identification Number (NIN): via SMS; at GLO outlet, and through USSD code Via SMS To integrate your Glo number with your NIN via SMS, Send “UPDATENIN, NIN, First name, Last name” to 109 Example: UPDATENIN 19926745809 Adekunle Areola and send to 109 … Read more

What’s the cost of NIN registration? Applicants pay between N2,000 to N5,000 to register for the National Identity Management. However, the price depends on your location. In Osun State, InfomediaNG found out that NIMC officials collect N300 for NIN registration, you’d pay more in Lagos and Abuja. Registration for Nigerians in the diaspora is $50 for … Read more

For Lagos residents, here is the full list of NIN registration centres across the commercial city: Enrolment Location Address Ayobo Ipaja LCDA LCDA Secretariat, Ayobo Road, Ipaja Badagry LGA ERC Soglo Way, Town Hall, Badagry Igando Ikotun LCDA 2, Igando Ikotun LCDA, Idimu Road, Ikotun Ikeja Local Govt. 1, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja LGA, Ikeja … Read more

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has a presence in over 70 countries around the world for diaspora enrolment. Understanding Diaspora Enrolment It is an idea of making sure that Nigerians living outside the shores of the country are captured in the National Identity Database by its diaspora enrolment partners. We already covered the diaspora registration … Read more

As pointed out in one of our articles, commercial banks in Nigeria are NIMC partners in the enrolment process for the National Identity Number (NIN). The registration is being supervised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that all Nigerians (home and abroad) are captured in the national database. Apart from using the … Read more

It is now mandatory for every Nigerian – home and abroad- to have a unique 11-digit identity number, according to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Very soon, the Federal Government may attach every benefits and privilege to the NIN. Already, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators to block any line that … Read more

National Identity Number enrollment can now be done by residents of Anambra State at NIN registration centres in virtually all the local government secretariats in the state. The centres are accredited by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ease the process of getting the National ID. Most importantly, you’ll need to link your NIN … Read more

A few days ago, the Federal Government approved 203 National Identity Number agents in Nigeria to assist the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) enrol Nigerians for them to get their National ID card. As an agent, your role is to capture the data of Nigerians and forward it to NIMC headquarters, the guide is available at: … Read more

You can now check if your National ID Card is ready for collection right within the portal of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), a government agency saddled with the responsibility of maintaining Nigeria’s data on national identity systems. NOTE: The link to check if your card is ready for pick up isn’t working at … Read more