FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
FAQs
After enrolment, NIMC issues a National Identification Number (NIN), which is a unique number that identifies an individual for life. It’s used to match a person’s biometric data and other information in the National Identity Database (NIDB). NIN is a number that is used to link all of a person’s information in Nigeria’s national database and to verify their identification. All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enroll for their NIN.
I am no longer in the location where I registered, can I transfer my National e-ID card to my current location?
For your biometrics checks, we’ll work with NIMC. You will get your NIN through email or SMS once it has been finished.
- Uniquely Identifying Individuals
- It provides a platform where no one is excluded socially or financially
- Transforms the delivery of social welfare programs, especially those cut off from such benefits.
- It enables people to claim their entitlement.
- It helps to eliminate duplicate identities.
- It helps to eliminate fraud.
- Reduces cost of resources as infrastructures are shared.
The National Identification Number-NIN (pronounced as “Neen”) is a unique number issued to a successful enrolled individual This number is randomly generated and it is issued for life.
All citizens and legal residents are eligible to enroll for their National Identification Number (NIN).
Upon successful enrolment, a Transaction Slip is issued. The applicant is informed when to come for collection of his/her NIN. A second slip called the National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is issued when the applicant returns to collect his/her NIN. The NIN Slip has your 11 Digit Number at the top left corner, second row. This is the slip that contains the NIN and is valid for all legitimate transactions in Nigeria.
The NIN is used to tie all records about an individual into the National Identity Database and is also used as a valid means of establishing or verifying individual identity.
Please go to our nearest Centers and fill a card transfer form.
