How to Check NIN Number: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Check NIN Number: Step-by-Step Guide

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In this post we will go through a detailed Step-by-Step on How to Check NIN Number using various methods and also how to get your NIN if you don’t have one yet.

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique identification number issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria and several countries. It serves as a means of identification and is required for various official transactions. If you need to check your NIN number, verify its validity, or enroll for your NIN number, this step-by-step guide will assist you.

Visit the NIMC Website

Access the official website of the National Identity Management Commission at https://nimc.gov.ng/. This website typically provides a range of services related to NIN registration and verification.

Navigate to the NIN Verification Page

Look for the tab on the website that allows you to verify or check your NIN number. Click on Our Services> Verification > NIMC Verification Service

But to make verification on the website you will need to contact the commission and make the appropriate payments.

But there is an easier way to do this and that is by downloading the mobile app NIMC MobileID 

Provide the Required Information

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can proceed to carry on the verification process and provide the required personal information as requested by the app.

Verifying Your Profile

If you seek to verify your NIN at any time all you need to do is to launch the app and enter your PIN on the lock screen to continue.

Select the “SHOW MY ID” button on the “Home” screen.

Select the information you wish to be verified by the verifier by toggling the switch directly above the QR barcode to either “Basic ID” or “Full ID” on the screen.

This aspect is very important if you really care about controlling the amount of information you want others to have access to.

The verifier holds his/her device above the QR barcode of your profile and waits for a few seconds for his/her barcode reader to read the information stored within it.

Your verified passport photograph and names linked to your scanned mobile ID QR code are then displayed on the verifier’s mobile ID app (they are not stored on his/her mobile device).

Enrolment for NIN

If you are yet to have a NIN number, you can download the enrollment form to get all the requirements.

Authenticate Your Identity

To ensure the security of the NIN verification process, you may be required to go through an identity authentication step. This could involve entering an OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your registered phone number or email address. Follow the instructions provided on the website to complete this step successfully.

Make a Note of Your NIN

Once your registration has been processed, your NIN number will be generated, make sure to note it down accurately. Usually, a temporary NIN slip will be provided immediately after registration and the hard plastic card will be produced at a later date. This number is essential for future reference and official transactions, so make sure to guide it very well.

Seek Assistance If Required

In case you encounter any difficulties during the NIN checking process or if your NIN status is not provided, consider reaching out to the NIMC’s customer support helpline or visiting the nearest NIMC enrollment center for further assistance. They will guide you through the necessary steps to resolve any issues or answer your queries.

Finally, checking your NIN number is a straightforward process that can be done through any of the NIMC enrolment centers across Nigeria. Following the step-by-step guide outlined above, you can easily verify your NIN and obtain the necessary information. Remember to keep your NIN number secure and use it responsibly for official purposes.

NIN enrolment centers in Nigeria

AbiaEbonyiKatsinaOyo
AdamawaEdoKebbiPlateau
Akwa IbomEkitiKogiRivers
AnambraEnuguKwaraSokoto
BauchiFCTLagosTaraba
BayelsaGombeNasarawaYobe
BenueImoNigerZamfara
BornoJigawaOgun
Cross RiverKadunaOndo
DeltaKanoOsun

Enrolments in States as of 27 May 2023

ENROLMENTS BY STATES & GENDER AS AT 27 MAY 2023
STATESFEMALEMALETOTAL ENROLMENTS
Abia812,2431,392,8432,205,086
Adamawa1,044,0861,503,4732,547,559
Akwa-Ibom782,689916,7021,699,391
Anambra1,169,4671,256,2312,425,698
Bauchi960,4851,730,9332,691,418
Bayelsa278,547351,075629,622
Benue967,6971,311,0282,278,725
Borno1,036,5121,403,0212,439,533
Cross-River507,835634,0401,141,875
Delta1,244,5661,412,3042,656,870
Ebonyi356,383441,935798,318
Edo1,007,7311,184,5902,192,321
Ekiti507,188495,9131,003,101
Enugu797,635810,2631,607,898
FCT Abuja1,417,9761,991,7123,409,688
Gombe774,9521,129,5271,904,479
Imo818,028865,6281,683,656
Jigawa1,030,1411,545,5162,575,657
Kaduna2,782,2773,409,9426,192,219
Kano3,775,4855,065,1788,840,663
Katsina1,396,3642,039,3043,435,668
Kebbi751,1171,337,9972,089,114
Kogi783,843908,3791,692,222
Kwara787,256935,6381,722,894
Lagos4,963,3125,960,90710,924,219
Nasarawa878,7531,201,3572,080,110
Niger969,1351,563,7362,532,871
Ogun2,012,2242,180,0584,192,282
Ondo973,1201,030,5652,003,685
Osun948,358964,8491,913,207
Oyo1,859,1322,028,8223,887,954
Plateau981,9871,142,7822,124,769
Rivers1,344,7081,651,4662,996,174
Sokoto656,5451,558,1702,214,715
Taraba572,197878,2181,450,415
Yobe533,4741,004,0151,537,489
Zamfara613,8491,257,8101,871,659
Diaspora178,799249,163427,962
Total43,276,09656,745,090100,021,186

Enrolments by Gender

FAQ

  • dial *346#
  • from the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN

To access the Verification History logs simply log into the https://myportal.nimc.gov.ng portal or https://dashboard.nimc.gov.ng .

  • dial *346#
  • from the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN
  • follow the steps displayed on your screen and provide the required inputs
  • note that using this service attracts a N20 (tweny naira) fee only (deducted from your phone credit balance).

  • dial *346#
  • from the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN

To download your enrolment form online go to www.nimc.gov.ng. Fill all forms in block letters and proceed to the nearest enrolment Centre for biometrics capturing in order to obtain the National Identification Number (NIN). Note: you can also pick up an enrolment form at NIMC'S ERC.

  • Open the app and log in with your security PIN.
  • Tap on ‘My Devices’ button on the bottom right part of your dashboard on the app.
  • Tap on ‘Add Mobile Number’ and input the mobile phone number you wish to link.
  • Next input the OTP sent to that mobile phone number.
  • You can link up to seven (7) mobile phone numbers.

Visit https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin/
Or you can dial *121*1#

You can also visit an Airtel service centre close to you.

Visit https://nin.mtn.ng/nin/

Or you can dial *785#
You can also visit an MTN service centre close to you.

Visit https://www.gloworld.com/ng/nin/
SMS “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName LastName” to 109

You can also visit a Glo service centre close to you.

Visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin
Or you can dial *200*8#

You can visit a 9mobile service centre close to you.

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