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  If you are like me, you would know that two things you are sure to hear in official statements of government agencies are (a) We are on top of the situation (b) We are looking into the matter…. Well, the issue of national identity cards is one thing many middle-class Nigerians agree these two statements apply to-because they just never happen.
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Many have been stuck with slips which serve as temporary ID usually laminated for protection from wear and tear. Two years ago, the authorities announced they will be rolling out electronic IDs (e-ID) to about 70 million Nigerians by the next year, 2019. Somehow, they are still “looking into the matter” and obviously are “on top of the situation”.
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So while we wait, our benevolent telcos have partnered with NIMC to allow citizens to at least be able to check their NIN (National Identification Number) numbers by dialling the USSD code, *346# from the phone number registered to your voter’s card, BVN or drivers’ license. Thank me later for the scoop. Source: Techpoint Featured Image Source: Channels TV
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This article was first published on 8th August 2020 and updated on August 17th, 2020 at 5:20 pm

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Some call me David. Others, Emerie. Others, (unfortunate fellows) Biggie. I like to think that I have sense and that is why I write too. Otherwise, I draw and paint and sing (in the bathroom) and love to make people laugh. I love to understand how things work and that’s why I love DIY videos and YouTube of course. Follow me on Twitter @EmerieOkwara

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