Communications Commission Insists Deadline For NIN Registration Still Stands
The Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) has insisted that its stipulated deadlines for mobile phone users to integrate their SIMs with their identification numbers or face the consequence of having their phone lines blocked, still stands. Read more about Tech The NCC has maintained its position despite calls for the NIN registration deadline to be […]
App Of The Week: NIMC App
With the deadline for the enrolment of the National Identification Number (NIN) just as a few days away, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a mobile app to make the enrolment process easier for Nigerians. Read more about App of the week The NIMC mobile app allows users forgo physical cards and instead access […]
FG Extends NIN Connection To SIM Registration Deadline
Following outcries and criticism by Nigerians over the December 30, 2020, deadline set by the Nigerian Communication Commission for Nigerians to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM registration, the Federal government has extended the deadline to ensure everyone meets up with the deadline. This disclosure was made through an official statement […]
Helpful Tips: Getting An Alternative To Permanent National ID
Last week, we talked about the NIN and how to check and almost as if the universe wanted it so the week, the NIMC has now rolled out a digital app to suffice in the place of the permanent ID (that never came). So here is how to get and use the app. Read […]
How To Check Your NIN Through A USSD Code
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 […]
Anthony Joshua Enrolls For National Identity Card
Questions regarding Anthony Joshua’s nationality were put to bed as the Nigerian boxer, enrolled for his National Identity Card at the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Abuja. The commission displayed pictures of Joshua enrolling for the National Identity Card in its office on its official twitter handle, which also saw the world heavyweight boxing champion […]
You Must Have Your NIN Before You Can Get/Renew Your International Passport Come 2018
If you’re still contemplating about registering to get national identification number think no further, hurry and grab your possession now. This is as a result of the announcement made by Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammed Babadede on Tuesday. As from January 1, 2018, no international passport would be issued by the Nigeria Immigration […]
3 Effective Ways to Harmonize Biometric Data of Nigerians
Biometric data is important for planning and development. In Nigeria, the country has expended millions of naira to gather the biometric data of Nigerians. As a matter of fact, this information can easily be shared and sourced from other governmental parastatals or agencies. But due to lack of coordination, each of these agencies preferred to […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Aliyu Aziz as the new DG/CEO, NIMC
Aliyu Aziz is the new Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) as approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced in a statement by Abdul-Hamid Umar, General Manager, Corporate Communications, NIMC. Aliyu Aziz has more than 30 years of post qualification experience in engineering and information technology from the private and public sector. […]
8 in 10 Nigerians Support New National ID Card Scheme
A recent poll released by NOIPolls has shown that about 8 in 10 Nigerians are in support of a new identification (ID) card scheme. Of those polled in the research, 60 percent implied that the ID cards will serve as a means of identification and proof of citizenship. The results also revealed that about 58% of […]
Nigeria Partners MasterCard for New Identity Cards Scheme
The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced partnership with MasterCard, for the new national identity cards project. The ID would have a two-face design, with citizen information and MasterCard, respectively — on both. It is the first time that such design is going national, after years of adoption by schools — for student IDs. […]