When Bitcoin came into being in January 2009, it was referred to as cryptocurrency, but the invention of Namecoin and Litecoin in 2011 and others that came up thereafter necessitated the need for a clear distinction between the first cryptocurrency and others that came up after Bitcoin, which are called altcoin. Today, there are almost … Read more
The integration of technology into the realm of travel has revolutionized the way individuals plan, experience, and navigate their journeys. In an era defined by innovation and connectivity, technological advancements have simplified and enhanced the entire travel experience, reshaping the way people explore the world. Let’s explore the transformative impact of technology across different phases … Read more
What is SCUML? SCUML means Special Control Unit against Money Laundering which is designed for Designated Non-Financial Institutions (DNFIs) or Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) for them to declare financial transactions from their customers which involves cash in excess of NGN10,000 (for limited liabilities) or excess of NGN5,000,000 (for business name). What are DNIs? … Read more
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering is headquartered in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Other SCUML offices are in nine cities (states). They are: Lagos state Rivers state Enugu state Kano state Kaduna state Gombe state Oyo State Edo state Borno state
Since its establishment as a critical department of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) has produced 10 directors to date. The pioneer SCUML director was Norman Sixth Wokoma. He was succeeded by Theophilus Akinbo. Here is the full list of SCUML directors from inception to date: The current Director … Read more
There are 35 licenced partners for Nigeria’s National Identification Number diaspora enrolment that operate NIN registration centres around the world. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) commenced diaspora enrolment exercise in 2019 and vendors were licenced to help Nigeria implement its national identity project in the U.S., UK, Canada, and other countries around the world. Role … Read more
What NIMC Enrolment Front-End Partners Do NIMC Enrolment Front End Partners (FEPs) are enrolment agents that were approved in 2020 to complement the roles of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in providing enrolment services on behalf of the government in nooks and crannies of Nigeria. Number of FEPs in Nigeria At the time of publication, there are 71 Enrolment Front … Read more
Since the Federal Government made it mandatory from September 1, 2015, for all Nigerians to get their National Identification Number (NIN), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), licensed some organizations and agencies approved to help it provide NIMC services to the general public and help it achieve its goals. Most of the approved organisations have a … Read more
Apart from Antarctica which is not habitable for humans, South America is the only continent where Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) doesn’t have an enrolment centre for its National Identification Number (NIN) project. The enrolment is Nigeria’s project to capture every Nigerian origin into its database wherever they live in around the world. The enrolment … Read more
Spain has only six enrolment centres for the Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) Madrid Biosec Solutions Limited office, Avenida Cerro Prieto, 12, 28931, Móstoles, Madrid Telephone: +34632409610 Knowledge Square Nigeria office, Calle Santiago Bernabéu, 4, 5-1 Madrid Telephone: +34 6325 05887 iq-online.net/book-eu Murcia Biosec Solutions Limited office, Calle Barriomar 36, 30010 Murcia Telephone: +34632409610 idcard.ng/ … Read more
There are 12 NIN enrolment locations in France. These centres are located in 10 major cities such as Tours, Paris, Monaco, Bordeaux, Lyon, and Marseille. Paris 1) Knowledge Square Nigeria Limited office, 21 Rue Simart 75018, Paris Telephone: +33 7 8473 0566 iq-online.net/book-eu 2) Dannon Paris Station, Embassy of Nigeria, 355 Rue Saint Martin, 75003 Paris … Read more
Lomé Kevonne Consults Limited office, 2073 Jean Paul II Boulevard, Ancien Immeuble, former Air Burkina, Lomé Telephone: +22892600525 kevonneconsults.ng/ Dantata Universal Services Limited office (VFS Global Services), Immeuble P.Therese, Boulevard du 13 Janvier, Rue des Femmes Savantes, BP: 20640 Lomé, Maritime Telephone: +22893926125 dantatauniversal.com Maritime Kevonne Consults Limited office, Quarter Back, Gbonvie Tokion, Maritime Telephone: … Read more
There are 11 NINB enrolment centres in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Bella Vista, and five other major cities in Australia. The enrolment centres are managed by NIMC diaspora partners such as Dannon Investment and Management Consultancy Limited and Eh-Led Global Resources Limited. Below are the addresses of NIN agents in Australia Adelaide Dannon Investment and Management Consultancy … Read more
NIN enrolment centres in India can be found in the country’s four major cities: Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and New Delhi New Delhi Dantata Universal Services Limited office (VFS Global Services), Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi Telephone: +9873030227 dantatauniversal.com Bengaluru (Bangalore) Dantata Universal Services Limited office (VFS Global Services), Unit No 405, Third Floor, Level 4, … Read more
There are six NIN enrolment centres in Ghana. These centres are located in Accra, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, and Cape Coast Kumasi Dannon Investment and Management Consultancy Limited office, 8 Asare Bediako Crescent, Section 5, Asokore Mampong, Kumasi, Ashanti dannongroup.com.ng Accra Slogani Consults Limited, Embassy of Nigeria, 64 Onyasia Crescent GA-089-3907 Roman Ridge, Accra Telephone: +233504125229 … Read more