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Changing of Name and Date of Birth on NIN and BVN in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide Released

- Updating your NIN or BVN details is now easier with a clear step-by-step guide released by the authorities

- Citizens and legal residents aged 16 and above can modify approved fields such as names, addresses, and date of birth, with specific fees attached

- The process requires proper documentation, payment through Remita, and compliance with official guidelines to ensure smooth data correction

Updating your National Identification Number (NIN) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) details can feel overwhelming, but the process has now been clearly outlined.

This guide explains how to change your name or date of birth on both NIN and BVN, the approved fees, required documents, and the step-by-step process.

Updatable Fields on NIN

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) allows modification of certain fields for citizens and legal residents aged 16 and above. Approved updatable fields include:

- Names

- Date of Birth (₦15,000 fee applies)

- Addresses

- Phone Number

- Place of Birth – State, LGA, Country

- Place of Origin – State, Town/Village, LGA

- Father’s Details – NIN, Origin

- Mother’s Details – NIN, Origin

Non-Updatable Fields

Certain fields cannot be changed, such as Gender, NIN, State of Registration, Fingerprints, Signature, and ID Card Number.

Fees for Data Modification:

- ₦500 per field (except Date of Birth)

- ₦15,000 for Date of Birth change (non-refundable)

Payments must be made via Remita into the TSA (CBN).

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must present:

- Original NIN slip

- Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) printout

- Application Letter stating the reason for modification

- Supporting Documents (depending on the type of change)

Supporting Documents

- Change of Name: Sworn Affidavit, Newspaper Extract, Marriage Certificate

- Change of Address: Utility Bill, Tenancy Agreement, Bank Statement, Community Leader Attestation

- Change of Phone Number: Police Report

- Change of Date of Birth: Letter of Attestation from National Population Commission (NPC)

Step-by-step process for NIN modification

1. Visit an enrolment centre with your documents.

2. Fill out the data modification form.

3. NIMC official vets your form against documents.

4. Information is updated on the NIMC software.

5. Applicant reviews details on the monitor.

6. Biometrics are captured.

7. A Transaction ID Slip is issued.

8. Collect your new NIN slip within 2–5 working days (subject to network speed).

9. If card details are affected, a replacement card will be issued within three months.

How to make Remita payment:

1. Visit www.remita.net.

2. Select Pay Billers under "Bills & Purchases".

3. Enter National Identity Management Commission as the biller.

4. Choose the service, enter your details, and submit.

5. Print the invoice with your RRR number.

6. Pay via Card, Bank Branch, USSD, Internet Banking, or Wallet.

Changing BVN name and date of birth

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requires BVN details to match your NIN. Corrections must be made at your bank branch.

Date of Birth Correction:

- Allowed only once.

- Prerequisite: Update DOB on NIMC first.

- Bank requirements: Sworn Affidavit, Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age, Valid Government ID.

Name Correction:

- Marriage-related changes: Sworn Affidavit, Newspaper Publication, Marriage Certificate.

- Minor corrections (e.g., spelling errors): Sworn Affidavit and valid ID card.

Availability:

- Service Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Dependencies: Payment confirmation, network availability, backend system, and power supply.

Updating your NIN and BVN details is essential for ensuring your records are accurate and aligned with official databases. By following this step-by-step guide, you can complete the process smoothly and avoid delays.

NIMC releases website for changing NIN names

Legit.ng earlier reported that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) clarified that changes to name and date of birth can only be processed through their official website, selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng. This announcement came in response to reports of numerous fake websites claiming to be the legitimate platform for the self-service modification introduced by the federal government.

The comparison, based on Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates and IMF 2026 nominal GDP projections, shows the extraordinary scale of wealth created by Africa’s largest privately owned industrial empire.

While GDP measures a country’s annual economic output and net worth measures accumulated personal wealth, the comparison offers a striking illustration of how rapidly Dangote’s business empire has expanded, driven increasingly by the growing value of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

According to the IMF’s 2026 projections, Mali’s economy is expected to reach $33.85 billion, placing it just below Dangote’s estimated net worth.

Every IMF-projected African economy below Mali on the table is smaller than the Nigerian billionaire’s fortune.

These countries include Mali ($33.85 billion), Burkina Faso ($32.51 billion), Guinea ($29.93 billion), Benin ($27.79 billion), Chad ($25.63 billion), Niger ($24.81 billion), Gabon ($23.36 billion), Mozambique ($23.27 billion), Botswana ($21.94 billion), Madagascar ($21.18 billion).

The list also includes smaller African economies such as Seychelles, Cabo Verde, Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, Djibouti, Lesotho, Gambia, Liberia and the Central African Republic.

The scale of the comparison becomes even more apparent when viewed against some of Africa’s better-known economies.

Dangote’s fortune now exceeds the projected GDP of resource-rich countries such as Gabon, Botswana and Niger, while also surpassing the economies of regional players including Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin and Mozambique.

The refinery driving the surge

The latest jump in Dangote’s wealth has been closely linked to the rising value of his industrial assets, particularly the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has transformed the structure of his business empire.

For decades, Dangote’s wealth was largely built on cement, sugar and other manufacturing businesses. Today, refining is emerging as one of the most valuable pillars of the conglomerate.

The Lagos-based refinery was built with a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, making it Africa’s largest refinery and one of the world’s largest single-train refining facilities.

Earlier this month, the refinery reportedly processed 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day during a performance test, exceeding its official installed capacity and signalling further operational improvements.

The refinery has already begun reshaping fuel trade patterns across Africa by supplying diesel, aviation fuel, naphtha and petrol to domestic and export markets.

Its growing importance is now being reflected in its valuation.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking to raise about $1 billion through a private placement ahead of a planned stock market listing. The transaction values the refinery at approximately $39.1 billion, making it one of the most valuable privately held industrial assets in Africa.

Investor demand has reportedly exceeded the amount being sought, underlining growing confidence in the facility’s long-term prospects.

Nigeria’s pension regulator has also granted fund managers special approval to participate in the refinery’s planned initial public offering, despite standard investment restrictions that typically apply to companies without a lengthy profitability and dividend history.

More than a billionaire story

The comparison between Dangote’s wealth and the economies of dozens of African countries is about more than personal fortune.

It reflects the growing role of private industrial capital in Africa’s development and the emergence of large-scale projects capable of transforming national and regional economies.

For decades, Nigeria exported crude oil while importing much of its refined fuel. The Dangote refinery is helping to reverse that model, reducing reliance on imports and creating a new source of export revenue.

The project has also strengthened Dangote’s position as one of the most influential business figures on the continent.

His estimated $36.5 billion fortune is equivalent to nearly 10% of Nigeria’s projected 2026 GDP of $377.37 billion and larger than the annual output of more than half of Africa’s economies.

For investors, it demonstrates how large industrial bets in Africa can create enormous value.

For policymakers, it highlights the growing importance of private capital in sectors where governments have struggled to deliver transformational infrastructure.

Dangote’s latest valuation therefore tells two stories at once. The first is about a billionaire whose refinery has helped elevate his fortune to unprecedented levels.

The second is about an African business empire that has grown large enough to rival the economic output of sovereign states.

The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to deepen trade, tourism and investment relations between both countries.

Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, Grenada’s Consul to Nigeria, Ambassador Abidemi Sonoiki, said the Caribbean nation had already approved free entry for Nigerians and was awaiting reciprocal action from the Federal Government.

“I have a letter from Grenada’s foreign affairs authorities to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Grenada has approved free access for Nigerians, and we expect Nigeria to reciprocate the gesture,” he said.

He noted that the move would remove barriers to business travel, tourism and educational exchanges while creating a stronger foundation for commercial cooperation.

Sonoiki also disclosed that discussions were underway to establish a direct air link between Nigeria and Grenada, expressing optimism that regular flights could begin within the next six months.

According to him, improved connectivity would significantly boost tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges between Africa and the Caribbean. “Connectivity is one of the most important enablers of economic growth.

Establishing direct links between Nigeria and the Caribbean would unlock enormous opportunities for trade, investment and tourism,” he said.

He added that Grenada was positioning itself as a gateway to the wider Caribbean market of about 46 million people, while Nigeria remains a strategic entry point into Africa.

“There is no reason Africa and the Caribbean cannot trade directly. We want Nigeria to become the African hub and Grenada the Caribbean hub for increased economic cooperation,” he added.

'Not Enough Ties To India': Entrepreneur's US Visa Denied Despite Building $12 Million Empire

US visa officials rejected Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav's application due to a lack of ties to his home country.

An Indian entrepreneur has claimed that he was denied a US visa after officials ruled he lacked sufficient ties to his home country. Swapnil Srivastav, founder of a sustainable bamboo kidswear brand with $12 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), shared the setback on social media. Despite employing over 100 people and securing top-tier venture capital backing, Srivastav was deemed disconnected from the country his business actively serves.

Srivastav explained that having been born and raised in India, he has strong family and cultural ties, making it difficult for him to understand exactly what US officials were looking for in his visa application.

"Got denied a US visa today. Reason: “Not enough ties to home country.” I built a Series A company from scratch, employ 100+ people, have backing from top VCs and investors, and serve millions of Indian families through our brand," Srivastav said in an X (formerly Twitter) post.

Srivastav sought advice from those who were similarly denied their visa as to what could be done differently in the next attempt.

"Apparently, that's not enough ties. Anyway, founders are used to hearing “no.” Will reapply after some time. If you've been through this and eventually got approved, would love to hear your suggestions."

Social Media Reactions

As the post gained traction, social media users empathised with Srivastav, sharing similar experiences, while others suggested a workaround for the issue.

"This is unfortunate, a friend of mine spent four years in the US got O1 Visa and when she went back to India, she was denied on similar grounds," said one user, while another added: "Wish you luck for your next application. I was rejected 5 times before I got US stamp on my passport."

A third commented: "Have seen this trick working in most of the cases. Book any Event ticket happening in the USA. That should be your purpose of visit. This eliminates a number of questions and make smooth process. As it makes sure once event is done, you'll fly back to your home country. Eg. Want to experience a FIFA WC match."

A fourth said: "Yeah same stuff. They don't even check your bank balance lol. Whatever. Going to Morocco instead. Will apply later when things calm down maybe. Not that I need to go there for anything important."

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Led by star striker Nigerian Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray have qualified directly for the Champions League again after making it to the knock-out round this year.

Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive Turkish league title on Saturday after a 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor.

The Istanbul club are four points ahead of arch-rivals Fenerbahce, who they beat 3-0 last month, with one match remaining.

Led by star striker Nigerian Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray have qualified directly for the Champions League again after making it to the knock-out round this year, notably routing Juventus along the way.

The most successful Turkish club with 26 titles had previously won four consecutive league titles in the late 1990s.

Without a title for twelve years, the longest drought in their history, Fenerbahce sacked their coach and sporting director the day after their derby defeat to Galatasaray.

Arsenal are now just one game away from joining an elite class of European clubs after sealing qualification for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.

Mikel Arteta’s men reached the final following their victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals on Tuesday, keeping alive the possibility of lifting the trophy without losing a single match throughout the competition.

While many clubs have won Europe’s biggest prize, only a select few have managed to complete the journey unbeaten — a feat regarded as one of football’s rarest accomplishments.

If Arsenal win the final later this month, the North London side would not only secure their first-ever Champions League title but also enter the history books as unbeaten champions of Europe.

Inter Milan (1964)

Inter Milan became one of the earliest teams to conquer Europe without defeat after recording seven wins and two draws during their victorious campaign.

Ajax (1972 and 1995)

Ajax achieved the feat twice. Their 1972 side dominated European football with attacking brilliance, while the youthful 1995 squad under Louis van Gaal repeated the achievement more than two decades later.

In 1972, Ajax recorded seven wins and two draws, while the 1995 side finished with seven victories and four draws.

Nottingham Forest (1979)

Under legendary manager Brian Clough, Nottingham Forest stunned Europe by winning the competition unbeaten with six victories and three draws.

Liverpool (1981 and 1984)

Liverpool twice completed undefeated European campaigns during their dominant era in the 1980s.
The Reds finished the 1981 campaign with six wins and three draws before recording seven wins and two draws in 1984.

AC Milan (1989 and 1994)

Italian giants AC Milan also achieved the feat on two occasions, producing some of the most iconic teams in Champions League history.

Their 1989 triumph came with five wins and four draws, while the 1994 title-winning side finished with four wins and four draws.

Red Star Belgrade (1991)

Red Star Belgrade became European champions without losing a game, recording five wins and four draws during their memorable campaign.

Olympique de Marseille (1993)

Marseille remain the only French club to win the Champions League, and they achieved it unbeaten with six wins and four draws.

Manchester United (1999 and 2008)

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United teams achieved the feat twice.

The famous treble-winning side of 1999 recorded six wins and seven draws, while the 2008 champions finished with nine victories and four draws.

Barcelona (2006)

Inspired by Ronaldinho, Barcelona lifted the trophy unbeaten after recording nine wins and four draws throughout the campaign.

Bayern Munich (2020)

Bayern Munich produced the most dominant unbeaten run in Champions League history by winning every single game en route to the title.
The German giants finished with an incredible record of 11 wins from 11 matches.

Manchester City (2023)

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City joined the elite list after winning their first-ever Champions League title without suffering defeat. City completed the campaign with nine wins and four draws.

Can Arsenal complete the feat?

Arsenal now have the opportunity to become the next club to achieve the historic milestone.
Arteta’s side have impressed throughout the competition with disciplined defending, attacking quality and consistency against Europe’s biggest teams.

Should the Gunners triumph in the final, they would not only end their long wait for Champions League glory but also become one of the few teams to conquer Europe unbeaten.

Full list of teams that have won the Champions League unbeaten:

• Inter Milan (1964)

• Ajax (1972 and 1995)

• Nottingham Forest (1979)

• Liverpool (1981 and 1984)

• AC Milan (1989 and 1994)

• Red Star Belgrade (1991)

• Olympique de Marseille (1993)

• Manchester United (1999 and 2008)

• Barcelona (2006)

• Bayern Munich (2020)

• Manchester City (2023)

Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has been thrown into fresh controversy following reports that head coach Pape Thiaw moved the trophy to a military base amid an ongoing dispute with Morocco over the title.

According to multiple reports, the trophy was taken to a secure military facility where it is now under armed guard. Soldiers were reportedly allowed to take photographs with the silverware, in what observers see as a symbolic move to assert Senegal’s claim to the title.

The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Morocco a technical victory in the final, overturning Senegal’s on-field success and naming the North African side champions a decision that has sparked outrage in Dakar.

“Senegal Coach took the AFCON to their military base today..It’s now positioned in the centre of their military camp.

Protecting what rightfully belongs to them” Topskills sports UK wrote on their X page

Senegalese football authorities have rejected the ruling and filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), insisting the title was “won on merit” and should not be decided administratively.

The dispute has drawn strong reactions from players and officials. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly has publicly challenged CAF’s decision, while officials within the Senegalese federation have maintained that surrendering the trophy before a final legal ruling would be premature.

Morocco, however, have accepted the decision, with players and officials celebrating the verdict as confirmation of their championship status.

The controversy has raised broader concerns about governance and disciplinary consistency within African football, with analysts warning that the outcome of the case could set a major precedent for future competitions.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has called for calm, promising transparency and fairness as the governing body comes under increasing scrutiny.

The AFCON, widely regarded as Africa’s premier football tournament, has grown in global importance in recent years, making the dispute particularly sensitive for the sport’s reputation on the continent.

With the case now before CAS, the final ownership of the trophy remains uncertain, as African football awaits a decisive ruling in one of its most contentious disputes in recent history.

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Red cards were issued to 23 players after a mass brawl broke out between Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final.

Kaio Jorge scored the winner in Belo Horizonte as Cruzeiro, managed by former Brazil boss Tite, edged rivals Atletico 1-0 to become the champions of the state of Minas Gerais for the first time since 2019.
But the match was marred by a violent melee in the dying seconds, which forced security staff and military police to intervene and resulted in 23 players, including Atletico's former Brazil forward Hulk, being sent off retrospectively.

The mass confrontation began when Atletico goalkeeper Everson pushed Christian to the ground and planted his knee on the chest of the Cruzeiro midfielder, who had collided with him while chasing a loose ball.

Christian's team-mates immediately confronted Everson, shoving the keeper onto the goalpost, triggering wider issues as more players joined in while security staff tried to separate the teams.

Though no red cards were issued by referee Matheus Delgado Candancan during the game, Brazilian media outlet Globo reported, external 23 players were sent off later because the fight stopped the match official from showing the cards on the field.

Cruzeiro had 12 players including goalscorer Jorge sent off. Former Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest full-back Renan Lodi and Hulk were among the 11 Atletico players dismissed.

The record for the most red cards in a senior game came during a match between Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas in the fifth division of Argentine football in February 2011.

All 36 players who were involved in the match were sent off for what the referee described in his post-match report as a "generalised brawl."

"It's regrettable," Hulk said after Sunday's final.
"We cannot set that example because it ends up having repercussions all around the world. We have a responsibility to safeguard our image and the image of the institution."

Both Atletico and Cruzeiro are winless after four Serie A games this season and sit 17th and 19th respectively in the Brazilian top flight.

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See coincidence o. I just looked at my little daughter's own mistake before opening this thread. Lol