NIMC Tightens Access to NIN Portal, Raises Charges for Record Updates

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has rolled out new restrictions and increased fees for updating details on the National Identification Number (NIN) platform, sparking public concern over accessibility and affordability.

Under the updated system, users must log in using the same device and browser used during their previous session. If users clear their browser history or switch devices, access will be blocked after five failed attempts.

“After five unsuccessful unlock attempts, users will be permanently locked out,” NIMC stated on its self-service platform. The agency said the move is part of efforts to protect users’ data from fraud.

Alongside the access changes, NIMC has significantly raised service fees. Correcting a date of birth now costs ₦28,574, while other updates such as name, address, or phone number corrections will cost ₦2,000. Reprinting a NIN slip now attracts a ₦600 charge.

The agency said the price adjustment reflects the rising cost of service delivery, noting that previous rates had remained unchanged for years.

NIMC’s new measures come amid growing calls for improved efficiency and transparency in managing national data systems.