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How to Locate NIN Registration Centres Near You

How to Locate NIN Registration Centres Near You

Do you want to enrol for your unique NIN but don’t know the NIN registration centres closest to you? There are NIN registration centres scattered across the country and beyond. So whether you are residing in Nigeria or outside the shores of this country, this guide will help you locate the nearest NIN registration centres.Information Guide Nigeria

You no longer have to visit NIMC offices nationwide alone as the federal government, through NIMC, has approved over 170 private centres and over 26 state government institutions.


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With so many NIN registration centres in all the states of the federation, there’s bound to be a NIN registration centre closest to you. Continue reading to learn more about NIN, its importance, and locations in Nigeria and outside the country where you can enrol for NIN.NIN Registration Centres 

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What is NIN?

The Nigerian Identification Number (NIN) is an 11-digit unique number issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to all Nigerians, temporary and permanent residents.How to Write NYSC Reposting Letter With Samples

The NIN is used to collect all the records or information about a person, their demographics, fingerprints, picture (showing the individual face, down to the shoulders), digital signature, and other biometric data. The information collected can be used to verify and identify an individual when travelling or making online transactions.

It’s currently mandatory for every citizen of Nigeria residing within the country or abroad to get their own unique NIN.How to Get Married to a Doctor in Nigeria

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Importance of Having A NIN

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique number that identifies you as a citizen or resident in Nigeria. Your NIN is important for the following reasons:

  • It is used to track actual transactions and the movement of people inside and outside Nigeria
  • It is used to provide accurate records of the people in every region of the country (both living and dead)
  • It is used to verify an individual’s identity
  • It is required when acquiring insurance services, pension, etc., from the government
  • It is used for banking services, driver’s license issuance, passport issuance, land transactions, etc. because it makes it easy to verify a person’s identity
  • Helps in preventing fraud
  • Helps in verifying if a voter is eligible or ineligibleNpower recruitment

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How to Locate NIN Registration Centres Near You

To find NIN enrolment centres near you quickly, visit the official NIMC enrolment centre page. You can tap here to visit the page.

On the page, you’ll find the map of Nigeria. You can click or tap on any state on the map to find NIN registration centres in that state. Alternatively, you can tap on the states listed on the page—the states carry a link that’ll redirect you to the location of NIN registration centres in that state.

Aside from the NIMC offices nationwide, you can also locate private companies approved as enrolment centres. Some of the prominent private companies that have been approved as NIN enrolment centres include:

  • Airtel Network Limited
  • Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile)
  • Etranzact
  • Globacom Limited
  • Guarantee Trust Bank (GT Bank)
  • MTN Nigeria Communications Plc.
  • Softcom Ltd
  • Sterling Bank
  • VDT Communications Ltd
  • Zenith Bank

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You can find a list of other private companies that function as NIMC front-end partners when you click here.WAEC result

In 2019, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) initiated the diaspora enrolment exercise. This exercise aims to incorporate Nigerians living outside the country into the National Identity Database.JAMB form

What this means for Nigerians living outside the country is that they too will be able to register, receive their 11-digit unique NIN and enjoy all the benefits of acquiring NIN.

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There are NIN enrolment centres in other African countries, Asia/Middle East, and Europe/Oceania. You can visit the NIN enrolment page or click here to access the countries where you can register or enrol for NIN.JAMB Result

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