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Valid Means of Identification

- The improved NIN Slip bearing a QR code and Mobile ID are valid means of identification with the caveat that each MUST be verified using an approved resource such as the NIMC Mobile ID app.

- The current NIN Slip and National e-ID also remain VALID means of identification.

Valid Forms of ID from NIMC - NIN Slip, Improved NIN Slip with QR Code, National e-ID Card and MWS Mobile ID App

What You Require

- Your National Identification Number (NIN).

- Your phone number (which you used during enrolment for the NIN) – to receive an OTP for installing the Mobile ID app.

- Good Internet connection.

Download the NIMC MWS Mobile ID App

- First, make sure any previous (Beta) version of the NIMC MWS Mobile App has been uninstalled from your mobile device.

- Get the app from https://nimcmobile.app >>

- DO NOT download the app from dubious websites and social media accounts which may be sharing malicious or corrupt app files.

- To print your NIN slip with the QR code and view your mobile app usage records got to https://myportal.nimc.gov.ng >>

- Get your UserID from the Mobile ID app and a one-minute OTP from the “I Need a PIN” button on the app as well – the UserID and OTP are the credentials you use for logging into https://myportal.nimc.gov.ng

- Check all your apps to see if the Mobile ID app was actually installed, first, if you encounter difficulties like an error message during installation.

- In some cases, if you encounter an error, try again.

- For enquires or support contact mobileid@nimc.gov.ng


Quick Tips

- The UserID appearing on the Mobile ID app is used to represent you during verfications to protect your NIN.

- The QR codes appearing on your NIN slip as well as on your app DO NOT contain your biometric data.

- On the app, use the “Show My ID” button to display your virtual card and verification QR code – tap on the card to flip it so you can see the back.

- Use the slider on the top right side of your virtual card on the app to control how much of your details are displayed.

- Tapping on the “refresh” button in the “Show My ID” section of the app updates your information by connecting securely to NIMC for your most recent viewable data (maybe you modified your name or address at a NIMC office) – make sure you are connected to the Internet.

- Use the QR code in the “Show My ID” section when someone wishes to scan and verify your identity.

- To scan someone else’s verification QR code on their mobile app or NIN slip, tap on the “Scan an ID” button on your app.

- To get an OTP number to use when logging into the online portal for printing out your NIN slip, tap on the “I Need a PIN” button on your app.

- When you finish using the Mobile ID app, tap on the “Lock” icon on the bottom right side of the screen to lock the app.

All network operators in Nigeria have been directed to update their subscriber records so their National Identification Numbers (NINs) are captured.
Read more at https://ncc.gov.ng/media-centre/news-headlines/928-press-statement-implementation-of-new-sim-registration-rules

Here are some useful tips on linking your NIN to your SIM registration records.

Forgotten your NIN?
You can dial *346# on your phone to retrieve your NIN.
Alternatively, you can visit any NIMC office close to you.

** Note - Your NIN is stored electronically within the chip on your National e-ID card and can only be accessed using an authorised card reader. The number printed on your card is NOT your NIN, it is the Primary Account Number (PAN) used for accessing your card's payment feature once activated. **

Link your NIN to your Airtel Mobile Number
Dial *121*1#
Read more at https://twitter.com/AirtelNigeria/status/1339540960146034689
You can also visit an Airtel service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your MTN Mobile Number
Visit https://mtnonline.com/nin/
Or you can dial *785#
Read more at https://twitter.com/MTN180/status/1339513283649396738
You can also visit an MTN service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your Glo Mobile Number
SMS “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName LastName” to 109
Read more at https://twitter.com/GloWorld/status/1339860485571788804
You can also visit a Glo service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your 9mobile Number
Visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin
Or you can dial *200*8#
You can visit a 9mobile service centre close to you.

All network operators in Nigeria have been directed to update their subscriber records so their National Identification Numbers (NINs) are captured.
Read more at https://ncc.gov.ng/media-centre/news-headlines/928-press-statement-implementation-of-new-sim-registration-rules

Here are some useful tips on linking your NIN to your SIM registration records.

Forgotten your NIN?
You can dial *346# on your phone to retrieve your NIN.
Alternatively, you can visit any NIMC office close to you.

** Note - Your NIN is stored electronically within the chip on your National e-ID card and can only be accessed using an authorised card reader. The number printed on your card is NOT your NIN, it is the Primary Account Number (PAN) used for accessing your card's payment feature once activated. **

Link your NIN to your Airtel Mobile Number
Dial *121*1#
Read more at https://twitter.com/AirtelNigeria/status/1339540960146034689
You can also visit an Airtel service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your MTN Mobile Number
Visit https://mtnonline.com/nin/
Or you can dial *785#
Read more at https://twitter.com/MTN180/status/1339513283649396738
You can also visit an MTN service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your Glo Mobile Number
SMS “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName LastName” to 109
Read more at https://twitter.com/GloWorld/status/1339860485571788804
You can also visit a Glo service centre close to you.

Link your NIN to your 9mobile Number
Visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin
Or you can dial *200*8#
You can visit a 9mobile service centre close to you.

Abah announced his appointment into the committee on Friday on the ,micro-blogging site, Twitter, saying: “Mr President has appointed me into the Steering Committee to drive digital identification, chaired by the SGF. Our task is to give all Nigerians a digital identity within 5 years. We will integrate other data that govt holds, like BVN, drivers licence & passports, with NIMC’s NIN,” he wrote.

Source - https://www./2020/07/18/malami-boss-mustapha-joe-abah-others-get-new-appointments-from-buhari/

The Real NIMC Facebook account - https://m.facebook.com/nimc.ng/

- The account name is simply "NIMC"

- It's linked to on NIMC's official website www.nimc.gov.ng .

- It tends to contain official posts (and complaint comments).

- It links back to the official NIMC website.


The Fake NIMC Facebook account - https://m.facebook.com/identitycardno/

- The account name is dubiously called "National Identity Card".

- It's not linked to on NIMC's official website www.nimc.gov.ng .

- It tends to contain posts based on information gathered online along with false information such as false work resumption notices, NIMC app on Google Play and pictures gotten from the public (and apparently NIMC staff - we'll get to that)

- It does not link back to the official NIMC website, instead links to the https://penrol.nimc.gov.ng/ subdomain which sometimes cannot even be accessed.

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