NIMC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:10:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NIMC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NIMC Begins Nationwide Staff Training for 3,780 Employees https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-begins-nationwide-staff-training-for-3780-employees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-begins-nationwide-staff-training-for-3780-employees/#respond Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466569 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced a landmark capacity-building programme for all its 3,780 staff members, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at boosting service delivery and supporting Nigeria’s digital identity agenda. The training, which cuts across all levels and departments of the Commission, is being carried out simultaneously in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-begins-nationwide-staff-training-for-3780-employees/feed/ 0 NIMC Approves FIC for National Identification Exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-approves-fic-for-national-identification-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-approves-fic-for-national-identification-exercise/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402751 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has granted approval to FIC Professionals Network Plc to participate in the Identity for Development (ID4D) Ecosystem Enrolment Service, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at expanding Nigeria’s national identity system. With this approval, FIC will assist in the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, helping to increase coverage and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-approves-fic-for-national-identification-exercise/feed/ 0 How to Remove a Middle Name from Your NIN in Nigeria: Step-by-Step Guide https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:49:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462520 The National Identity Number (NIN) is a critical requirement for official identification in Nigeria. However, errors or changes in personal details such as names can occur and may need to be rectified. If you wish to remove a middle name from your NIN, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has provided a straightforward procedure for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/feed/ 0 NIMC enrolls 122 million Nigerians for NIN and cuts extortion by 40% https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-enrolls-122-million-nigerians-for-nin-and-cuts-extortion-by-40/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-enrolls-122-million-nigerians-for-nin-and-cuts-extortion-by-40/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:29:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462379 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it has successfully registered 122 million Nigerians for the National Identity Number (NIN), significantly reducing instances of extortion by approximately 40 percent. This major milestone reflects the federal agency’s intensified efforts to deepen national identification coverage and clamp down on illicit fees, particularly in underserved communities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-enrolls-122-million-nigerians-for-nin-and-cuts-extortion-by-40/feed/ 1 NIMC insists systems are functional amid growing SIM swap complaints from subscribers https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-insists-systems-are-functional-amid-growing-sim-swap-complaints-from-subscribers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-insists-systems-are-functional-amid-growing-sim-swap-complaints-from-subscribers/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461869 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied claims of system downtime despite growing complaints from mobile subscribers facing persistent delays in completing SIM swap, registration, and related services. The development has sparked confusion and frustration among users and telecom operators, with many pointing fingers at NIMC’s identity verification platform as the cause of service [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-insists-systems-are-functional-amid-growing-sim-swap-complaints-from-subscribers/feed/ 2 Federal Government Investigates Alleged Data Breach at NIMC https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-investigates-alleged-data-breach-at-nimc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-investigates-alleged-data-breach-at-nimc/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381654 The Federal Government has initiated an investigation into the alleged breach of data of Nigerians held by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the probe via his X handle, stating that both the NIMC and the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) are involved. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-investigates-alleged-data-breach-at-nimc/feed/ 0 Jigawa NIMC Coordinator Raises Concerns Over Low NIN Enrollment https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-nimc-coordinator-raises-concerns-over-low-nin-enrollment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-nimc-coordinator-raises-concerns-over-low-nin-enrollment/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:30:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370060 Mr. Aminu Jakada, the Jigawa Coordinator of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has expressed concern about the low enrolment for the National Identification Number (NIN) in the state. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Saturday, Jakada noted that only about 2.6 million people in the state have obtained [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-nimc-coordinator-raises-concerns-over-low-nin-enrollment/feed/ 0 NIMC Tightens NIN Rules: NPC Certificate Mandatory for Modifying Date of Birth https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-tightens-nin-rules-npc-certificate-mandatory-for-modifying-date-of-birth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-tightens-nin-rules-npc-certificate-mandatory-for-modifying-date-of-birth/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:07:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365424 Infostride News has reported that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced new guidelines for Nigerians seeking to change their date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database. According to the guidelines released via its official handle, individuals applying for this modification are now required to provide an electronic civil registration and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-tightens-nin-rules-npc-certificate-mandatory-for-modifying-date-of-birth/feed/ 0 CBN, NIMC, and Partners Forge Blueprint for Consumer Credit Evolution in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-nimc-and-partners-forge-blueprint-for-consumer-credit-evolution-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-nimc-and-partners-forge-blueprint-for-consumer-credit-evolution-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:32:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364905 Infostride News: The Presidential Council on Industrial Revitalization has taken a significant step forward by establishing a Technical Working Group comprising members from key entities such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCPC). The move aims to formulate a comprehensive framework [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-nimc-and-partners-forge-blueprint-for-consumer-credit-evolution-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Unlocking Financial Inclusion: Empowering Nigeria through NIN – Efemena Ogie https://www.theinfostride.com/unlocking-financial-inclusion-empowering-nigeria-through-nin-efemena-ogie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unlocking-financial-inclusion-empowering-nigeria-through-nin-efemena-ogie/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:49:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358769 Efemena Ogie, the Head of Partnership at Moniepoint Inc., believes that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database, with 102.39 million entries, holds the potential to significantly expand the number of Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) in the country, thereby increasing financial inclusion. Ogie made these remarks during a Fintech Forum organized by the Nigeria Information Technology [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unlocking-financial-inclusion-empowering-nigeria-through-nin-efemena-ogie/feed/ 0 NIMC implores NIS to check through other identity verification channels https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-implores-nis-to-check-through-other-identity-verification-channels/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-implores-nis-to-check-through-other-identity-verification-channels/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:39:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312948 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) to verify the identity of passport applicants using other alternative channels. In a statement yesterday, which depicts possible response to claims by NIS that NIMC was responsible for the delay in the issuance of passports to Nigerians, the Commission, said in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-implores-nis-to-check-through-other-identity-verification-channels/feed/ 0 NIMC Lagos office shut as worker contracts COVID-19 https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-lagos-office-shut-as-worker-contracts-covid-19/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-lagos-office-shut-as-worker-contracts-covid-19/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:26:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304002 The National Identity Management Commission has shut down its Lagos headquarters after one of its staff members tested positive for COVID-19. It was learnt that the worker, who is in the customer care unit, tested positive for the virus last Monday. An official, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said several workers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-lagos-office-shut-as-worker-contracts-covid-19/feed/ 0 NIMC Get Protective Equipment From World Bank https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-gets-protective-equipment-from-world-bank/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-gets-protective-equipment-from-world-bank/#respond Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:55:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279796 Following the directive of the Federal government that people should enroll for the National Identification Number, scores of people have been trooping to the National Identity Management Commission in order to get their NIN. The World Bank has reportedly given protective equipments valued at £172m to the National Identity Management Commission in order to aid [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-gets-protective-equipment-from-world-bank/feed/ 0 NIMC National Identity Number Enrolment for Nigerians in Diaspora https://www.theinfostride.com/national-identity-number-enrolment-for-nigerians-in-diaspora/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-identity-number-enrolment-for-nigerians-in-diaspora/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:25:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=278976 Nigerians (at home and in diaspora) have been mandated to enroled for their National Identity Number (NIN). National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has made arrangements for Nigerians in diaspora so they can also enrol online and submit their biometric data at the designated centres outside Nigeria. Follow the instructions below: 1. You MUST fill your [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-identity-number-enrolment-for-nigerians-in-diaspora/feed/ 0 Our Mobile App Is Yet To Be Approved For Use By Nigerians – NIMC https://www.theinfostride.com/our-mobile-app-is-yet-to-be-approved-for-use-by-nigerians-nimc/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:42:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=261906 National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has come out to say that its mobile application is still yet to be approved for public consumption. NIMC recently revealed this in a statement sent to Vanguard by the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke. According to him, the application is a novel innovation by the commission and it [...]

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]]> NIMC To Harmonise Biometric Data Base With NPC | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-to-harmonise-biometric-data-base-with-npc-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:26:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nimc-to-harmonise-biometric-data-base-with-npc-nigeria/ The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it will harmonise its data base with that of the National Population Commission (NPC). Mr Chris Onyemenam, Director-General of NIMC, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Wednesday. Onyemenam said the management of both agencies had met to map out plans for [...]

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