FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIMC (National Identity Management Commission)?
What is NIMC (National Identity Management Commission)?
The NIMC (pronounced as “Neem-See”) is the primary legal institution in Nigeria mandated by law to institutionalize identity management system and regulate the identity sector. (NIMC Act 2007; Sections 1, 2, 5 and 6)
The NIMC (pronounced as “Neem-See”) is the primary legal institution in Nigeria mandated by law to institutionalize identity management system and regulate the identity sector. (NIMC Act 2007; Sections 1, 2, 5 and 6)
The NIMC Mandate
What is National Identity Management System (NIMS)?
What are the benefits of the NIMS?
What is the National Identification Number (NIN)?
What is the NIN used for?
What is the NIN used for?
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.
How do i get my NIN?
Who should register and get a NIN?
Do I need to re-enroll if I forget my NIN?
I have lost my NIN slip, how can I obtain another one?