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Great100000: 8:14pm On Mar 11
NIMC to Nigerians: Modify NIN details on official portal to avoid data compromise.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged Nigerians to modify their national identification number (NIN) details only through its official self-service portal.


NIMC gave the warning in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, its head of corporate communications, on Monday.

The commission said the caution note was to ensure data security and integrity.

“The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to state that in order to ensure the security and integrity of your National Identification Number (NIN) data, modifications can only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal: selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng,” the statement reads.

“Do not attempt to modify your NIN data on any unauthorized websites, as this may compromise your personal information and put you at risk of identity theft.


“By using the official NIMC self-service portal, you can be rest assured that your data is secure and protected. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of updating your information from anywhere, at any time.

“So, : for all your NIN modification needs, click on Selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.”


On November 22, 2024, NIMC said 115 million Nigerians have ed for the NIN.

The figure is 13.6 percent or 15 million higher compared to the 110 million announced in September last year.

On January 14, the commission approved licence for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to inmates in over 252 custodial centres across the country for NIN.
Source: https://www.thecable.ng/nimc-to-nigerians-modify-nin-details-on-official-portal-to-avoid-data-compromise/

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TDIsaac(m): 8:24pm On Mar 11
Good development

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mariovito(m): 8:24pm On Mar 11
I seem not to understand

Is it that other unauthorized websites have access to NIMC database?

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educatedfool: 8:25pm On Mar 11
NIMCstill exist
Gbadugbakun(m): 8:25pm On Mar 11
Scammers everywhere. This country is gone.

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Perfectnumber6(m): 8:25pm On Mar 11
Rubbish

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Anaerobi(m): 8:25pm On Mar 11
Okay na.
Are this people aware that in places like Adamawa you are charged 10-15k and above for any changing?

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LARRYOBRAIN(m): 8:25pm On Mar 11
Without specifying the right address/site.
Good info.

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maramara: 8:26pm On Mar 11
Good
AmazingELixir: 8:27pm On Mar 11
Ok oo
LegitHuzz: 8:28pm On Mar 11
This news is a big lie and false hope. The nimc portal is scrap. Once u pay and want to modify it after ing the documents and u click submit. It would show u error,value something .both for change of name,dob,etc.its the same error message.
The portal is not working

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eepeepook: 8:28pm On Mar 11
Why will I want to change details which were correct to begin with? See the country encouraging Nigerians’ fraudulent ways. The country, last last, na scam.

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Racoon(m): 8:30pm On Mar 11
Hehehe! The NIMC portal is hellish nightmare

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Ringstonermasks: 8:30pm On Mar 11
I ed my NIN years ago when i was in school. I didn't get the details then because of my busy schedules.

For years now, av been trying to get it, but it's been one center recommendation to another. Some even claimed they could not find it on the portal. And the system would deny me access to for a new one because of my thumb print match. Have been using my wife's ed bank . I even went as far as asking my friends to open for me using their details.


This NIN mata is very frustrating

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iHart(m): 8:31pm On Mar 11
mariovito:
I seem not to understand

Is it that other unauthorized websites have access to NIMC database?
when you go to unauthorised website, they can get your details and use it to access your data in the NIMC portal

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aestake: 8:32pm On Mar 11
mariovito:
I seem not to understand

Is it that other unauthorized websites have access to NIMC database?
You don see am nao?
Olayinka8793(m): 8:33pm On Mar 11
Really
YoungLionken(m): 8:34pm On Mar 11
Can you imagine these people angry!? Make anything touch my money first sad! Mumu government angry!!!

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Mopolchi: 8:35pm On Mar 11
Is it free?

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Didi2d(m): 8:36pm On Mar 11
But I still can't change my phone number to my present one
They're still directing me to my old number that I don't have access to

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BluntCrazeMan: 8:40pm On Mar 11
..


But THE MODIFICATION is not FREE naa..!!


..

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Hellisreal70: 8:40pm On Mar 11
NIN wey dey no fit use catch terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, Bokoharam, etc wey dey flaunt their loots for social media.

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fman(m): 8:40pm On Mar 11
Didi2d:
But I still can't change my phone number to my present one
They're still directing me to my hold number that I don't have access to
Old

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treatise: 8:40pm On Mar 11
mariovito:
I seem not to understand

Is it that other unauthorized websites have access to NIMC database?
Read psalm 91 first.
Sonofgod1990(m): 8:42pm On Mar 11
Useless and stupid something called nin

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olowofariwo(m): 8:44pm On Mar 11
Whenever I want to into nimc app, the otp entered my phone minutes the countdown finished, so the otp would expire.

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Goldsplash(m): 8:46pm On Mar 11
Why can't one change his or her number on the site?

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bassdow: 8:46pm On Mar 11
Nigerian Banks are funny.

To close an , is as simple as Sending them an email; or writing a Letter in the banking hall and said gets closed.

But to make corrections, such as your name, they would request for many things e.g NIN , BVN , Court affidavit , NewsPaper publication , Proof of address (anything you give them e.g NEPA bill, dem no go even am) , Means of identity ( e sure me say if you present Oluwole Voter Card, dem no go still know).

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mariovito(m): 8:46pm On Mar 11
iHart:
when you go to unauthorised website, they can get your details and use it to access your data in the NIMC portal

This clears up my curiosity, thanks.

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DigitB: 8:47pm On Mar 11
I tried changing my the port photograph on my NIN but the option was not there

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