Global site navigation

Local editions

List: 3 vital documents you may not get if you don't have NIN
Nigeria

List: 3 vital documents you may not get if you don't have NIN

by  Nurudeen Lawal 2 min read

The National Identification Number (NIN) is what the federal government uses to establish the identities of all Nigerians.

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed!

Nigerians and other legal residents, from age 16 and above are eligible to enrol for their NINs.

3 vital documents you may not get if you don't have NIN
List: 3 vital documents you may not get if you don't have NIN. Photo credit: nimc.gov.ng
Source: UGC

Getting NIN is important for every Nigerian because it is used to harmonise all the records about individuals in the country.

These include demographic data, fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture, and other biometric data and digital signature in the National Identity Database which make it easy to confirm and verify a person's identity.

Recently, the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) made it compulsory for all Nigerians using mobile SIM to update their record using the NIN.

The commission gave two weeks deadline to disconnect any Nigerian subscriber who fails to link the NIN with his/her mobile number.

Read also

Photos of huge crowd trying to enrol for NIN at Alausa emerges as FG threats to block SIMs

However, apart from the SIM card requirement, NIN is also required for some other important documents listed below:

1. Bank account opening

Nigerian banks accept NIN as a form of identity for account opening or reactivation of dormant accounts and retirement saving accounts.

2. International passport

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has also said it is compulsory for anyone who wants to apply for fresh international passport or renewal to provide their NINs

3. Drivers licence

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has equally made it compulsory for anyone who wants to collect driver's license to also provide NIN as a means of identification.

The enforcement of this commenced on Monday, December 21.

PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update

Meanwhile, the federal government has extended the deadline for the linking of the NIN to mobile phone numbers.

Read also

New SIM registration: Huge setback for FG as telecom workers reject 2-week deadline

Legit.ng gathered that this was contained in a statement issued by the federal ministry of communications and digital economy.

The statement was jointly signed by the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta; and director-general, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Aliyu Aziz.

Why federal govt ordered NCC to reduce cost of data | Legit TV

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Nurudeen Lawal avatar

Nurudeen Lawal (Head of Politics and Current Affairs Desk) Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature-in-English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

Tags:
Hot: