NIMC warns Nigerians to guard their data amid illegal NIN harvesting in Anambra 

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is issuing a stern warning to Nigerians at home and abroad as it cracks down on unauthorised data collectors exploiting citizens’ National Identification Numbers (NINs) for illicit gains. The alarm is sounding louder after the Commission uncovers a disturbing trend in Anambra State, where individuals and platforms are reportedly […]

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NIN registration: Diplomats to get special enrolment

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Diplomats in Nigeria are getting a dedicated NIN registration desk following a request by Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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The List: NIN diaspora registration ‘now live in 15 countries’

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NIN Diaspora registration services are now available in 15 countries to enrol Nigerians living abroad for the mandatory National Identification Number (NIN), the nation's ID agency says.

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NIN: NGO sues Govt over plans to cut 100m phones

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Paradigm Initiative says it has sued the Federal Government over threats to cut service to phone lines not linked with National Identity Number (NIN).

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MTN NIN registration goes online to beat deadline

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MTN NIN registration has opened online for subscribers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM registration data, the mobile phone company says. The largest telco also says it has received an enrolment and verification license from the nation’s ID manager, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), “based on which this work is being done.” […]

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