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NIMC
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JAMB Issues Warning on Profile Accuracy for UTME and Direct Entry Applicants
JAMB has advised UTME and Direct Entry candidates to carefully verify their personal information with the NIMC before registering, noting that registration errors linked to identity records are difficult to correct.
August 12, 2026
Collaborative Initiative Aims to Secure Legal Identity for Every Nigerian Child
Government agencies and UNICEF are partnering to streamline birth registration in Nigeria by integrating the process with primary healthcare to ensure every child has a legal identity.
August 12, 2026
JAMB Advises UTME and DE Applicants on Six Essential NIN Verification Steps
JAMB urges UTME and DE candidates to verify their NIN details for accuracy, noting that personal information is pulled directly from the NIMC database.
August 12, 2026
Persistent Identity Mismatch Issues Plague Recycled Nigerian SIM Cards
Nigerians are raising concerns over privacy and security after finding that newly acquired SIM cards are still registered to previous owners, prompting calls for better data management by telecommunications providers.
August 11, 2026
The Disconnect Between Nigeria’s National Identity Claims and Public Reality
Despite the NIMC's declaration that Nigeria's digital identity system is fully integrated, citizens and experts highlight persistent bureaucracy, redundant data collection, and significant data discrepancies.
July 25, 2026
Accelerating Nigeria’s National Identity Initiative
Nigeria is pushing to finalize its long-delayed national identity registration project to improve governance, security, and the accuracy of population data.
July 23, 2026
Vice President Shettima Highlights Unmatched Digital Growth Under Tinubu
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the rapid modernization of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, crediting the NIMC's recent legislative reforms under the Tinubu administration.
July 22, 2026
Nigeria plans to merge digital ID with healthcare to reach 2030 universal coverage goals
The Federal Government is launching a new initiative to link digital identity systems with healthcare records, aiming to boost efficiency and reach Universal Health Coverage by 2030.
July 21, 2026
Solid Minerals Ministry and NIMC join forces to enhance digital oversight and regulation
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and NIMC are collaborating to use digital identity systems to improve regulation, security, and accountability within Nigeria's mining sector.
July 19, 2026
Nigeria Launches Plan to Connect Digital IDs with Healthcare to Reach 2030 Coverage Goals
Nigeria plans to integrate digital identity systems into its health sector to improve patient record-keeping, expand insurance coverage, and achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030.
July 19, 2026