Information Technology

21 Million Subscribers Yet to Obtain NIN – Telcos
Telecommunications operators on Wednesday said at least 143 million Subscriber Identification Modules, SIM, are currently identifiable to the National Identity Management Commission for registration with their respective National Identity Numbers. Telecommunication operators also said that the... read more »

FG Extends Deadline for NIN
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for millions of Nigerians unable to link their National Identity numbers (NINs) with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to February 9. The initial deadline expired on January 19. The mobile network operators (MNOs) said the Federal Government... read more »

43 Million NINs Awaiting NIMC Verification
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria have forwarded at least 43 million National Identity Numbers, NINs, to the National Identity Management Commission for verification in order to have them linked with their respective Subscriber Identification Modules, SIMs. Despite the duration of time given... read more »

Ekiti Govt. Includes N550m Budget For drones Used To Fight Kidnapping, Band...
Ekiti State Government has said efforts are on to procure sophisticated drones as part of efforts to boost surveillance, expose criminal hideouts and combat insecurity. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Mr. Femi Ajayi disclosed this at the weekend during the breakdown of the 2021... read more »

Breaking: NIMC Shuts Head Office in Abuja
The National Identity Management Commission has closed its headquarters in Abuja against all National Identity Number enrolment activities. The move is not unconnected to discouraging large gatherings at the centre amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. According to NIMC Spokesman,... read more »
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NIN: NIMC Resumes Enrolment As Minister Promises to Address Workers’ Grievances
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has resumed the enrollment service for the National Identity Number, NIN, in its offices across the country, the commission said on... read more »

EFCC Issues Warning on Sale, Purchase of NIN
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians seeking to purchase the National Identity Number from individuals who have already enrolled that... read more »

NIN Enrolment Suffers Setback as NIMC Workers Go on Strike
The National Identity Management Commission has embarked on a strike action African News Today has gathered. This was contained in a notice of strike signed by the President of the... read more »

NIN Holders Pay N15,000 For Date of Birth Correction –NIMC Official
The National Identity Management Commission, on Wednesday, says National Identification Number holders are required to pay N15,000 to correct their dates of birth in the commission’s... read more »

NIN: FG Outlines New Conditions for SIM Replacement
The Federal Government has outlined new conditions for telecommunication service subscribers to have their lost, stolen, misplace or damaged SIM cards replaced. This was contained in a statement... read more »