National ID Day: Tinubu explains why NIN use implementation mandatory in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why his government is making the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) mandatory across Nigeria. According to him, the NIN must be the main key that gives Nigerians access to services, opportunities, and platforms in both government and private organisations. Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the […]
NIN enrolment hits over 120m as NIMC gives reasons for price review
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has shared a new update about the National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment. According to the agency, over 120 million Nigerians and legal residents have now registered for their NIN. This update came as NIMC also gave reasons for changing the prices of some of its services. Speaking at a […]
Tinubu approves NIN authentication use across MDAs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the use of NIN (National Identity Number) authentication across all government agencies in Nigeria. This means ministries, departments, and agencies will now use this system to confirm people’s identities. The Federal Government also announced the launch of NIN Authentication by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The aim is […]
Senate passes bill for mandatory citizen registration
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that will make it compulsory for all citizens to register under a new national identity system. This move is part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s identity management and create a centralized database for all residents. The bill was passed on Wednesday, March 26, after a review by the […]
Nigerian Government Discovers Over 6000 Niger Republic Nationals With NIN
In a recent update, the Nigerian government revealed that over 6,000 people from Niger Republic illegally obtained Nigerian National Identity Numbers (NINs). This discovery was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a Federal Executive Council briefing on February 4, 2025. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has since removed the fraudulent NINs […]