The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has launched a mobile app allowing Nigerians to update their National Identification Number, NIN, data.
This new app enables users to make corrections to their name, date of birth, and phone numbers on their NIN profile. Previously, Nigerians faced challenges modifying their NIN data, often having to visit NIMC offices across the country.
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How to modify your NIN data using the NIMC mobile app: Log on to https://selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng
Did you know you can modify your name, date of birth, mobile number, house address, email address, etc., on the NIMC Self-Service App?
Kindly log on to:https://t.co/LqGAXUqO6H
All modifications on the National Identification Number (NIN) can be done seamlessly on the NIMC… pic.twitter.com/5o8FhPvBjD
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Click on Register if you don’t have an account. Click on login if you already have an account. After login, you will be requested to provide your NIN, last name and email address. After providing the above, the data modification channel will be accessible.
In 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, mandated all mobile networks to link phone numbers to National Identification Numbers. Additionally, the NCC extended the requirement to link NINs to bank accounts, with non-compliant individuals facing potential account suspensions.
Recently, the Director-General of the Commission, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, discussed a new self-help platform aimed at simplifying the registration process. This platform allows Nigerians to register for NINs from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need to visit NIMC offices or agents.
Coker-Odusote highlighted that approximately 104 million people have already been registered for NINs, showcasing significant progress by the NIMC. The goal is to streamline the registration process, reduce long queues, and eliminate extortion, ensuring a seamless experience for obtaining NINs.
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