The National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number issued to you by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) after your enrollment. It is used to match you with your biometric data and other personal details in the National Identity Database during your identity verification and authentication.
Why Do You Need Your National Identification Number (NIN)?
Get Your NIN For Easy Operations
The NIN is set to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification so you’ll need your NIN for the following;
- Verification of Nigerian citizenship (especially for kids born abroad)
- Processing Travel documents (International Passport, Visa application & acquisition) And Passport Renewals
- New International e-Passport
- Pension Fund Administration
- Bank Transactions in Nigeria
- National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
- Children Education (e.g JAMB)
- Customs Clearance
- Future diaspora voting
- Access to Social Services in Nigeria
- Other government business in Nigeria
