Archives Tag: NIMC
ALTON Abates Telecom Subscribers’ Fears Over NIN Deadline
April 19, 2022
Following the deadline for telephone subscribers to link their SIM cards with their identity numbers on Tuesday, mobile operators have cleared the confusion on whether SIMs with unlinked but submitted NINs would be blocked or not. Read more about Tech “If you already have your NIN and you have delivered the number to your … Continue reading ALTON Abates Telecom Subscribers’ Fears Over NIN Deadline
Communications Commission Insists Deadline For NIN Registration Still Stands
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Communications Commission Insists Deadline For NIN Registration Still Stands
App Of The Week: NIMC App
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading App Of The Week: NIMC App
FG Extends NIN Connection To SIM Registration Deadline
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading FG Extends NIN Connection To SIM Registration Deadline
By ugo-chinedu
Helpful Tips: Getting An Alternative To Permanent National ID
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Helpful Tips: Getting An Alternative To Permanent National ID
By david-okwara
How To Check Your NIN Through A USSD Code
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How To Check Your NIN Through A USSD Code
By david-okwara
Anthony Joshua Enrolls For National Identity Card
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Enrolls For National Identity Card
By ugo-chinedu
You Must Have Your NIN Before You Can Get/Renew Your International Passport Come 2018
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading You Must Have Your NIN Before You Can Get/Renew Your International Passport Come 2018
By adepeju
3 Effective Ways to Harmonize Biometric Data of Nigerians
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 3 Effective Ways to Harmonize Biometric Data of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Aliyu Aziz as the new DG/CEO, NIMC
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Aliyu Aziz as the new DG/CEO, NIMC
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8 in 10 Nigerians Support New National ID Card Scheme
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 8 in 10 Nigerians Support New National ID Card Scheme
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Nigeria Partners MasterCard for New Identity Cards Scheme
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading Nigeria Partners MasterCard for New Identity Cards Scheme
