Again, FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline, now October 31, 2021
July 25, 2021 The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and…
NCC at GOCOP conference, says we’ve achieved 35% Broadband penetration
We at the NCC are always delighted to be part of the Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). That is why we have joined you for…
Nigerians in US shun NIN enrolment over fees; only 79 registered in 90 days
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says only 79 Nigerians had been enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN) in the United States as at Friday. The update came through…
Only 11m out of 35m records in BVN harmonized with NIMC database
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has so far harmonised 11 million out of 35 million records in the Bank Verification Number (BVN) database with the National Identity Database (NIDB)….
NCC begins second phase audit of SIM registration and compliance
To provide further assurance on the integrity of its Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registration database, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will shortly begin the second phase of its ongoing audit…
NIMC to punish extorting staff, says NIN is free
Mr Loveday Ogbonna, Head, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says registration for the National Identity Number (NIN) is free without any monetary cost. This is coming amid complaints…
NOA partners NIMC to sensitise public on national identity card
May 28, 2018 Dr Garba Abari, the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the agency is collaborating with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to sensitise the public…
Mr Olagunsoye Oyinlola resigns as NIMC Chairman
May 10, 2018 A former governor of Osun, Mr Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has resigned his appointment as the Chairman of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Oyinlola, in a resignation letter dated…
Johannesburg to host ID4Africa in 2019 – Chairman
April 26, 2018 The ID4Africa 2018 came to a successful conclusion in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday with Johannesburg, South Africa nominated to host the 2019 edition of the conference. The…