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Millions of Nigerians still lack identity despite 67.8m BVN — Expert

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:29:03 +0000

Nigerians still remain without a formal identity, raising concerns about financial inclusion, national planning, and access to essential services. This was the position of industry experts who argue that while progress has been made, significant gaps persist in Nigeria’s identity management system. The BVN system, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was designed [...]

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EFCC Reveals 12,000 Youths Trading BVNs and NINs to Fintechs for ₦5,000

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:04:11 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that approximately 12,000 Nigerian youths are reportedly selling their Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) and National Identification Numbers (NINs) to fintech companies at a fee of ₦5,000 each. According to EFCC findings, this activity poses serious risks to national security, privacy, and the financial ecosystem. EFCC officials [...]

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NIMC Approves FIC for National Identification Exercise

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:18 +0000

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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NIMC enrolls 122 million Nigerians for NIN and cuts extortion by 40%

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:29:47 +0000

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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FG to use NIN for verification as it begins sale of 50kg rice at N40,000

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:58:38 +0000

The Federal Government has said potential buyers would have to present their National Identification Number (NIN) as commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50 kilograme bag. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, [...]

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OPay Announces Plan to Block Accounts Unlinked with NIN by March 1

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:19:23 +0000

In a move to align with regulatory requirements and enhance user identity verification, OPay, a prominent financial technology platform, has declared its intention to block all accounts that are not linked with the National Identification Number (NIN) by March 1. This decision reflects the ongoing efforts within the financial sector to strengthen Know Your Customer [...]

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Pantami Highlights Underutilization of NIN-SIM Data Tracking by Security Agencies

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:43:36 +0000

Dr. Isa Pantami has drawn attention to the limited utilization of the NIN-SIM data tracking system by security agencies. This observation underscores the potential benefits of leveraging National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM card registration data for enhancing security efforts. The statement by Dr. Isa Pantami points to an underutilization of available data sources that [...]

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NYSC Introduces NIN Registration Requirement for PCMs in 2024 Mobilization Exercise

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:00:29 +0000

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that all eligible prospective corps members must register for mobilization using their National Identification Numbers (NIN) beginning with the 2024 mobilization exercise. This decision emerged from a meeting between the NYSC Management, led by Director General Brigadier General Y.D. Ahmed, and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), [...]

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Deadline Alert: MTN, Airtel, and Telecom Giants Set to Block Unlinked SIMs by Feb 28, 2024

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:36:36 +0000

Telecommunications giants operating in Nigeria, namely MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, have received a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce full network barring on all phone lines lacking associated national identification numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024. This regulatory measure, aimed at enhancing security and identity verification, is part of the ongoing efforts [...]

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Unlocking Financial Inclusion: Empowering Nigeria through NIN – Efemena Ogie

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:49:31 +0000

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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NIN Not Mandatory For Voter Registration — INEC

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:33 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the National Identification Number (NIN) is not mandatory for voter registration. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the clarification to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, NAN reports. Yakubu said that NIN was only a means of identification for registration as listed in the Electoral Act. “I [...]

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FCMB Charge Customers Against Fraudsters

Adebimpe A. — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:26:56 +0000

The First City Monumental Bank has given update to it’s customers in respect of the directive issued by the Nigerian Communication Commission that customers to link their National Identity Number to their mobile phone numbers. FCMB FCMB has informed their customers to be cautious against fraudsters who may want to take advantage of this to [...]

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NIMC National Identity Number Enrolment for Nigerians in Diaspora

Adewale A. — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:25:21 +0000

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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NIN Is No Longer A Requirement For 2020 UTME Registration – Ishaq Oloyede

David Folami — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:51:32 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has suspended the use of National Identification Number, NIN, as a requirement for registration in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. According to JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, this decision was taken due to technical reasons. He, however, added that it would be a compulsory requirement in [...]

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