NIMC has Introduced Varying Amounts for Different Self-service

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled the fees that Nigerians will be required to pay for modifying their National Identification Number (NIN) data. NIMC has introduced varying amounts for different self-service options, including changes to name, age, date of birth, phone number and email address associated with the NIN. This development has sparked reactions across social media platforms, particularly on X, formerly known as Twitter.

In a recent announcement from the FCT, Abuja, the NIMC declared that Nigerians no longer need to visit NIN enrollment centers to update their NIN records. Through a recent tweet, the commission revealed that citizens can now make modifications to their date of birth, name, address, email, and phone number conveniently via the NIMC’s self-service application.

The Nigerian agency, NIMC, has detailed the fees for correcting NIN biodata through its mobile app. The modification of name, date of birth, address, and email will incur fees of N1,522, N16,340, N1,522, and N1,522, respectively.

NIMC’s Online NIN Data Modification Draws Mixed Reactions As NIMC has Introduced Varying Amounts for Different Self-service

Furthermore, NIMC emphasized that these changes can be initiated “anywhere and anytime” through the designated online portal: https://selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng/. In a tweet, NIMC encouraged citizens to take advantage of this self-service option without delay, stating, “Good news!!! You no longer have to go to a NIN enrollment center to modify your NIN record. You can modify your date of birth, name, address, email, and phone number on the NIMC SELF-SERVICE APP. What are you waiting for???”.

Following this update, a range of reactions emerged among Nigerians. Some expressed concerns about the affordability of the fees, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals. @Mic_iyke lamented, “We are preparing Nigeria burial ceremony soon. How do you expect poor Nigeria market women to afford 16k to update her date of birth?” Others, like @WestEzenwa, questioned the rationale behind the charges, stating, “Fa fa fa fowl… if I may ask what is the too much charges for.. May God help us all in this country.” Meanwhile, @FadoroTobi criticized the government’s inability to streamline processes, remarking, “You guys don’t ever make anything work in this country.”

In summary, NIMC’s announcement regarding the fees for modifying NIN data has generated diverse reactions among Nigerians, reflecting concerns about accessibility and transparency within the system.