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

Abia	Ebonyi	Katsina	Oyo
Adamawa	Edo	Kebbi	Plateau
Akwa Ibom	Ekiti	Kogi	Rivers
Anambra	Enugu	Kwara	Sokoto
Bauchi	FCT	Lagos	Taraba
Bayelsa	Gombe	Nasarawa	Yobe
Benue	Imo	Niger	Zamfara
Borno	Jigawa	Ogun
Cross River	Kaduna	Ondo
Delta	Kano	Osun

Enrolments in States as of 27 May 2023

ENROLMENTS BY STATES & GENDER AS AT 27 MAY 2023
STATES	FEMALE	MALE	TOTAL ENROLMENTS
Abia	812,243	1,392,843	2,205,086
Adamawa	1,044,086	1,503,473	2,547,559
Akwa-Ibom	782,689	916,702	1,699,391
Anambra	1,169,467	1,256,231	2,425,698
Bauchi	960,485	1,730,933	2,691,418
Bayelsa	278,547	351,075	629,622
Benue	967,697	1,311,028	2,278,725
Borno	1,036,512	1,403,021	2,439,533
Cross-River	507,835	634,040	1,141,875
Delta	1,244,566	1,412,304	2,656,870
Ebonyi	356,383	441,935	798,318
Edo	1,007,731	1,184,590	2,192,321
Ekiti	507,188	495,913	1,003,101
Enugu	797,635	810,263	1,607,898
FCT Abuja	1,417,976	1,991,712	3,409,688
Gombe	774,952	1,129,527	1,904,479
Imo	818,028	865,628	1,683,656
Jigawa	1,030,141	1,545,516	2,575,657
Kaduna	2,782,277	3,409,942	6,192,219
Kano	3,775,485	5,065,178	8,840,663
Katsina	1,396,364	2,039,304	3,435,668
Kebbi	751,117	1,337,997	2,089,114
Kogi	783,843	908,379	1,692,222
Kwara	787,256	935,638	1,722,894
Lagos	4,963,312	5,960,907	10,924,219
Nasarawa	878,753	1,201,357	2,080,110
Niger	969,135	1,563,736	2,532,871
Ogun	2,012,224	2,180,058	4,192,282
Ondo	973,120	1,030,565	2,003,685
Osun	948,358	964,849	1,913,207
Oyo	1,859,132	2,028,822	3,887,954
Plateau	981,987	1,142,782	2,124,769
Rivers	1,344,708	1,651,466	2,996,174
Sokoto	656,545	1,558,170	2,214,715
Taraba	572,197	878,218	1,450,415
Yobe	533,474	1,004,015	1,537,489
Zamfara	613,849	1,257,810	1,871,659
Diaspora	178,799	249,163	427,962
Total	43,276,096	56,745,090	100,021,186

Enrolments by Gender

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