The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially announced new prices for a range of its services related to the National Identification Number (NIN), citing operational cost increases and the need to modernize its offerings. Among the most significant changes is a 75% hike in the fee for correcting a date of birth on the NIN database—from ₦16,340 to ₦28,750.
This adjustment is part of a broader price revision that affects nearly every aspect of NIN-related services, both within Nigeria and for citizens in the diaspora. According to the Commission, this is the first major fee update in over a decade and is necessary to align pricing with current economic realities and industry standards.
Breakdown of New Fees
In addition to the date of birth correction, modifications to other data fields such as names, addresses, and contact information now cost ₦2,000 per transaction—up from the previous ₦1,522. While the initial NIN enrollment and issuance of the first slip remain free, a reprint of the NIN slip will now cost ₦600, up from ₦500.
NIMC’s Premium enrollment services, offered at specialized lounges, visa centers, and through pre-booked appointments, now come at a cost of ₦20,000. For VIPs seeking re-issuance of NIN slips, the fee is ₦3,500.
For Nigerians in the diaspora, the pricing varies by region. In African countries, adult enrollment now costs $50 and $30 for children. A date of birth correction costs $55, while all other modifications are pegged at $10. For Nigerians living outside Africa, the correction of names now costs $60, while other modifications remain at $10. NIN slip re-issuance in the diaspora costs $6.
Reasons for the Price Review
NIMC stated that the fee review was influenced by several key factors, including inflation (reported at 32.70%), the need to modernize infrastructure, and the expansion of its product offerings. The Commission also pointed out that the revised structure is in line with charges from similar identity-related services offered by agencies such as the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps.
According to NIMC, the price adjustment is also tied to government initiatives such as tax unification and increasing the country’s digital identity penetration. “Our goal is to balance affordability and sustainability while maintaining the quality and integrity of our services,” the agency stated.
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Launch of NIN Authentication Services
As part of its broader reforms, NIMC has also launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) suite—an advanced identity verification system designed to strengthen data security and streamline access to public services. This includes web, mobile, and API-based verification tools that allow secure data sharing only with the user’s consent.
The authentication platform supports the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and aims to empower Nigerians with better control over their digital identity.
Growing Reach
As of March 2025, NIN enrollment had reached 118.4 million, marking a 1.19% increase from February. With new pricing, infrastructure enhancements, and an expanded service portfolio, NIMC aims to not only drive up revenue but also deliver a more secure, modern, and user-friendly identity management system for Nigerians everywhere.
