Tag: NIMC
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33m Nigerians enrol for National Identification Number – NIMC
Mr Aliyu Aziz, Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says 33 million Nigerians have enrolled for the National Identification Number (NIN). Aziz said on Monday said that the commission had stepped up its strategy to fast-track the enrolment of more citizens and provide them with legal identification. ”NIMC has stepped up its operations,…
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2019: Oyinlola writes Buhari, tenders resignation as NIMC chairman
A former governor of Osun, Mr Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has resigned his appointment as the Chairman of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Oyinlola, in a resignation letter dated May 9, and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he resigned his appointment to attend to a greater political engagement. The letter, which was signed by Oyinlola in…
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Benefits of National Identification Number to Nigerians
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has expressed satisfaction at the compliance of Nigerians towards the National Identification Number (NIN) registration. The Managing Director of the NIMC, Mr Aliyu Aziz, made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. According to him, the NIN is fast gaining acceptance…
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NIMC harmonises 30 million identities of Nigerians
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Aliyu Aziz, said that NIMC had harmonized close to 30 million identities of Nigerians. He gave the indication while speaking with State House Correspondents after the National Identity harmonization team presented its strategic roadmap for developing harmonized national digital identity ecosystem to Vice President Yemi…
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NIMC launches SMS platform for National ID verification
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has launched a Short Message Service (SMS) that allows members of the public to ascertain and verify the authenticity of their National Identification Number (NIN) and access other services. The services provided by the SMS platform include the Personal NIN Lookup, which allows an individual check his/her NIN;…