NIMC Gives Diaspora Partners 48 Hours to Activate Upgraded NIN Licences

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a 48-hour deadline to its diaspora National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment partners to activate their licences on an upgraded and more secure platform.

According to a press statement released on Monday by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the upgraded system is designed to deliver faster, more seamless, and robust services to Nigerians living abroad. The new platform also comes with enhanced security measures to protect personal data and improve overall user experience.

Why This Upgrade Matters for Nigerians Abroad

NIMC has confirmed that all Diaspora Front-End Partners (FEPs) have already been onboarded onto the upgraded platform. These partners have undergone intensive training to ensure they can effectively manage the system and provide quality enrolment services.

The statement also emphasized that:

All diaspora FEPs must obtain and activate their NIN enrolment licences within the next 48 hours to remain compliant.
Nigerians abroad can access enrolment services only from approved and compliant FEPs after the upgrade.
The Commission has set up a dedicated service team to resolve all issues relating to diaspora NIN enrolment.

If you are a Nigerian abroad facing challenges with your NIN enrolment, you can contact NIMC directly via nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng for assistance.

NIN Services in Nigeria and Abroad

While the upgrade is primarily targeted at the diaspora, NIN enrolment is still ongoing across all approved centres in Nigeria. Nigerians can easily locate the nearest enrolment centre via the official NIMC Enrolment Centre Locator.

For those who need to update their NIN records, NIMC offers a self-service portal where Nigerians at home and abroad can modify their NIN data online. Simply visit the NIMC Self-Service Modification Portal to make corrections.

Digital Tools for NIN Holders

NIMC is also encouraging Nigerians to take advantage of its official mobile application — the NIMC NINAuth App available on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

With the NIMC NINAuth App, users can:

Instantly verify their NIN.
Approve who can view their personal data.
Maintain complete control over their information.
Enjoy seamless verification and authentication services.

Final Note

This latest upgrade is a significant step towards modernising Nigeria’s identity management system and ensuring that diaspora Nigerians have access to reliable, fast, and secure NIN services. If you’re yet to activate your licence as a diaspora partner or update your NIN record, the clock is ticking — you have just 48 hours to comply.

For more details and official updates, visit the NIMC Official Website.

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