SIM Registration: NIMC Issues Fresh NIN Enrolment Guideline
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has adopted the “booking system” for applicants to obtain their National Identity Number (NIN). “Mindful of the second wave of the COVID-19 which continues…
SIM blocking: FG announces Jan 19 and Feb. 9 as new dates for extension of registration of subscribers with NIN, without NIN
The Federal Government has extended the deadline issued to all telecommunications operators in the country to block all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) without National Identification Number (NIN). This follows a…
NIN registration: Telcos record heavy traffic as subscribers rush to beat deadline
The rush to stay compliant with Nigeria’s directive to telecoms firms to add National Identification Numbers (NIN) to all registered SIM cards has created heavy traffic (both online and offline)…
NCC, NIMC obey directive, say NIN retrieval at no charge
The Federal Government says all Nigerians, subscribers and applicants can access the service for NIN retrieval using the *346# code is now free for the duration of the NIN/SIM Card…
FG orders network providers to stop NIN ₦20 retrieval charges with immediate effect
The Federal Government has ordered all network providers to cancel the N20 charge for the retrieval of the National Identification Number (NIN) with immediate effect. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and…
No NIN, no driver’s license effective Dec.21 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will start enforcing the National Identification Number (NIN) directive on driver’s license processing nationwide, with effect from Dec. 21. Mr Bisi Kazeem,…
Blocking SIM Cards: Reps wants process extended to 10 weeks
The House of Representatives has asked the National Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the 31st December deadline issued to sim card owners to submit their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to…
NIMC working on modalities to capture 2.8m IDPs – DG
With over 20 million Nigerians so far registered on the National Identity Database, the Mr Aliyu Aziz, the Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it is working on modalities…
Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. A statement signed by the Minister ‘s Spokesperson,…
Reps to probe NIMC over slow issuance of NIN
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Population to investigate the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) over the registration of Nigerians for the National Identity Number (NIN). The…