NIN

The National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has now automatically become a Tax ID for Nigerians starting from January 2026, according to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).…
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The Federal Government has announced that only buyers with National Identification Numbers (NIN) would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. …
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its directive to telecom operators to bar telephone subscribers not linked to their National Identification Numbers on or before February 28, 2024. The Executive Vice Chairman,…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed a “Post no Debit” restriction on all bank accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) effective April 2024. “Post No Debit” is a term used to…
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The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has advised Nigerians to report incidents of extortion or harassment in the course of enrolment for National Identification Number, NIN, to its offices. The NIMC Acting…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the National Identification database shows a low coverage and gender gap in the registration project, considering the notion that there are more women than men. The Director-General…
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The Federal Government has initiated a National Identification Number (NIN) verification policy for participating athletes in the seventh edition of the National Youth Games (NYG). The Youth Games is scheduled to be held in Asaba, the…
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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the age of the alleged victim of organ harvesting, David Nwamini, as 21; contradicting the claims of prosecutors in London. The Comptroller General of the NIS, Isah Idris Jere in a…
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The Federal Government has ordered telecommunications operators including MTN, Globacom, Airtel, and 9mobile to bar all outgoing calls of all Subscriber Identification Module cards not yet linked with the National Identification Number…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that prospective school candidates without National Identification Number (NIN) will be allowed to write this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The…
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