President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enrol every Nigerian into the national identity database before the end of 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen governance, planning and public service delivery. The directive was disclosed by NIMC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s identity management system, enhancing national security, improving public service delivery, and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by senior…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a fake “NIN Correction Portal” and offering free corrections through unauthorized links. According to the Commission, the message is a phishing scam designed to steal personal information from unsuspecting users. NIMC assured the public that the National Identity Database…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that over 123 million Nigerians have now been captured in the country’s National Identity database. This was disclosed by NIMC Director General/CEO, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during the 7th National Day of Identity held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Key highlights: Coker-Odusote stated that system upgrades have…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has teamed up with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to streamline identity and voter registration processes nationwide. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, expressed his support for the collaboration during a visit by NIMC Director-General, Abisola Kukar, and her team to INEC’s headquarters in Abuja. He praised the ongoing partnership…
The Federal Government has signed one-year performance contracts with key para-military agencies under the Ministry of Interior, urging them to achieve 100% delivery targets tied to ongoing reforms. The agencies involved include: Key reform areas include passport and visa processing, prison decongestion, inmate rehabilitation, critical infrastructure protection, and firefighting system upgrades. The contracts were signed…
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has enrolled and issued National Identification Numbers to 59,786 inmates across correctional centres in the country. A statement by Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, indicates that the initiative, in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service, is part of efforts to promote inclusivity in line with President…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details only through its official self-service portal. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the agency emphasized that this caution is to maintain data security and integrity. NIMC reassured the…
