Senate To Decriminalise Non-use Of National Identity Number
The Senate is set to decriminalise the non-use of National Identity Number (NIN) through a bill to repeal the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2014. Leading the debate on the NIMC repeal and enactment bill, 2024, which was sponsored…
Nigerians to start using three-in-one ID card August, says official
In two months, Nigerians will begin utilising the services of the proposed three-in-one identity card, the National Identity Management Commission has confirmed. It said the single multipurpose card combining multiple functions of identity, financial and social services will be made…
JAMB plans meeting with NIMC over candidates with double NIN
On Wednesday, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB), revealed concerning developments observed during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He disclosed that the board had identified cases of individuals possessing two National Identification…
Federal Government to Unveil Enhanced National Identity Card with Payment, Social Service Features
The National Identity Management Commission, representing the Federal Government, is poised to introduce an upgraded National Identity card with advanced payment functionalities and social service features. Developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement…