₦airaland Forum

Shellsploit:
Lalasticlacla we need your input in this thread!

Ammishaddai:
You just wasted your money doing nothing . And for your information, the government is the only authorized body to issues permanent IDs that comes with a microchip that's link to your biodata and bank account. When the test for verification come ,na you go come tell us the story

Ammishaddai:
Bros, nobody is arguing whether it's on hold or not . What we are only pointing out here is that the OP just wasted his money reprinting his Nation ID thinking he's getting an original .

engreddy:
Does your voters card have microchip? Microchip was for mastercard. It was a partnership made with mastercard so one can use it for financial transaction. It was not even necessary. I am thinking that probably was likely why most Nigerians could not get their card, maybe the PDP govt mismanaged the funds and if they mismanaged it, the new govt that came in would have their hands tied. If they cancel the contract with Mastercard, they probably would have to pay a lot of money. So they came up with this idea. This is just me thinking.

I also observe that in the NIMC app, your ID that appears is called "Digital Identity Card". When printing out, they call it Digital NIN Slip. I think there was something wrong with their deal with Mastercard.

silibaba:
dont mind the op. He can't even use that rubbish in in the bank. The will prefer his paper nin slip to that.

Ammishaddai:
Bros, nobody is arguing whether it's on hold or not . What we are only pointing out here is that the OP just wasted his money reprinting his Nation ID thinking he's getting an original .

manlawal:
stop exposing your ignorance. the minister has already the physical card will cost and they issue digital card which anyone who feel like to convert to plastic one can do else where themselves.

engreddy:
HOW I GOT MY IDENTITY CARD

About December of 2020, the federal government launch the IMPROVED NIN SLIP AND MOBILE APP. There were some initial challenges and these were followed by usual condemnations by some Nigerians. Eventually they got the app right and our details correct in the application.

Yesterday, I decided to get the ID Card in a hard copy. I initially wanted it laminated but then decided to print it in plastic form.

All I needed to do was login to my NIMC APP, select the option to print NIN slip, token is generated by the app, I login to the payment platform within the app, paid N1200 for the PREMIUM NIN SLIP (there is another option of N400 for STANDARD NIN SLIP), after successfully paying using my bank master card, I could download the improved NIN slip in pdf (high resolution).

I went for the PREMIUM NIN SLIP (N1200) instead of the STANDARD NIN SLIP (N400) because it looks better. I took it for printing in plastic, paid 1k and about 30mins later, I'm walking out with my National Identity Card. Simple and easy, I didn't have to go to their office or wait anymore (actually, since 2013).

In my opinion, this option is good and benefit the govt, me and the guys in the street. The govt generated their revenue, I got my National Identity Card and the guy in the street got paid for his business. Everyone goes home getting what they wanted. When this digital ID Card was introduced by the govt, some were quick to complain, calling the govt confused among other words they could use, it is as if some of these people are so invested in the failure of the FG.

Some things in life needs time and patience to get to where we want it to be. Take a look at the internet or the mobile phone, it took time but eventually, we are where we are today. I think the FG should ensure that National Drivers Licenses goes digital and can be obtained through this same NIMC platform. They should also take payments/renewal for vehicle papers and insurance digital so vehicle owners would make their payments/renewal and get their documents, print them out without the hassle of visiting these offices.

Sometimes, most times you just need to have patience and resist the urge to condemn every little thing the FG does, unless you are sworn never to see anything good whatsoever in what they do. Like the e-naira, NIMC application had it challenges initially but after a while, it's been fixed and we can all use it easily. I am imagining the future where the e-naira would be exchanged with digital currencies of other countries, especially the digital yuan (I know the US Govt will never like it but it is about time the US dollars used as instrument of oppression and exporting inflation be sidelined)

engreddy:
False and this was government issued. They issued the NIN, the launched the platform to link it my sim cards, they offered the option for me to print it and anyone can verify it is original by scanning the code.

Deffjam:
bro ,you got the hard copy in a cafe or where?? I need my done asap

You get time dey argue oo.........the one printed on A4 sef, is wht my friend is using jejely.

FahBuLous:
Please how long does it take to get the original?

Carlmax:
It is very much valid, I have used mine printed on an ordinary A4 paper for multiple bank verification and transactions.

Zico777:
Thanks OP for opening my mind to this.
I printed mine too today though the laminated form for now.

Galloman:
Guys, I need your input on this.. I collected my National ID card, the one with barcode. It got expired about a year ago.
My question is is the id card still functioning? Is it the master card barcode that got expired?

engreddy:
It's the mastercard that is expired, just like all atm cards

Galloman:
Ok thanks but I have tried using it severally to verify some exchanges but it kept telling me the card has expired.

engreddy:
It's the mastercard that expired but since it is written on the card it's expiration, they wouldn't accept it. Just get the improved digital NIN and save yourself the stress.

Galloman:
From NIN app right?

engreddy:
Yes