The National Population Commission (NPC), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and UNICEF are intensifying efforts to ensure every child in Nigeria receives a legal identity through birth registration.
Nigeria's national database continues to be fragmented, despite claims from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) regarding its integration. This fragmentation poses challenges for data management and national planning.
Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has enrolled over 136 million citizens as a new law transforms the country's digital identity system.
Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the enrollment of over 206,000 refugees and internally displaced persons, along with 32,000 inmates, into the national identity database.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated that the National Identification Number (NIN) will be a mandatory requirement for all candidates sitting for the SSCE 2026 examination.
Nigeria's Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has partnered with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enhance digital governance, improve security, and accelerate reforms within the nation's solid minerals sector.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll all Nigerians by 2026, aiming to establish a comprehensive national identity system for governance and service delivery.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a fraudulent online portal claiming to offer National Identification Number (NIN) correction services. The commission advises citizens to avoid using such unofficial platforms.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a fraudulent flyer and link offering free NIN data correction, advising them to only use the official self-service portal for any modifications.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) are deepening their collaboration to eliminate duplicate voter records and leverage digital identity for free and fair elections, ahead of the 2027 polls.
Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that the National Identity Database has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a fraudulent 'free NIN correction portal' circulating online, advising users on how to avoid the phishing scam and protect their data.
Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has initiated a ward-level enrolment drive to facilitate national identity registration for citizens.