National Identification Number (NIN)

National Identification Number (NIN)

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a non intelligent set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrollment. Enrollment consists of the recoding of an individual’s demographic data and capture of the ten (10) fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the National Identity Database to confirm that there is no previous entry of the same data. Once this (de-duplication) process is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it.

The NIN once issued cannot be used again, (that is, it cannot be issued to another person even if the previous person is dead). It is the NIN that helps to tie all records about a person in the database and is used to check the identity verified.

When Can I Get Enrolled?

As soon as the Front-End Partners (FEPs) are ready. But enrollment in selected locations will commence soon. So you will be required to provide your demographic data, fingerprints, photographs and digital signature for enrollment into the National Identity Database, by presenting yourself at your convenience at a designated location for the enrollment exercise. There is provision for pre-registration online. NIN will be issued to you within one (1) week if there are no issues about your identity. Thereafter your Identity Card will be processed and delivered to you within one (1) month.

However, if there are issues with your enrolment, you will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours and may be invited for physical verification.

9-digit number that is unique to each Nigerian that has registered with National Identity Management Commission. The NIN is assigned to an individual at the time of the initial registration with NIMC.

NIN is associated with a single set of biometrics belonging to the subject (individual) that has been assigned the NIN. NIN is not the same as the National ID card number which may expire, discontinued, or be re-assigned.

NIN Assignment

Only NIMC can assign the 9-digit NIN to a subject. Once NIN is assigned to a subject, it can never be changed or altered in any form. NIN does not expire and is valid for the entire life span of the subject biometrics that it was assigned to.

Use of NIN

NIN shall be the basis of which the Federal, State, and Local government shall interact with a citizen of Nigeria. Each Ministry, agency, regulatory body, and entities must tie an individual to a NIN before services can be rendered to the individual.

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