The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has increased the fee for modifying the Date of Birth (DOB) on the National Identification Number (NIN) database to N28,750, up 75% from the previous N16,340.
Other data changes, such as corrections to names, addresses, and phone numbers, have seen a 31% increase, now costing N2,000 per transaction, up from N1,522. While the initial enrollment and issuance of the NIN slip remain free, re-issuance fees have risen slightly to N600 from N500.
Additionally, the premium (VIP) NIN enrollment service, available at licensed premium lounges and visa processing centres, now costs N20,000. The re-issuance of NIN slips under this service has increased to N3,500.
For Nigerians living abroad in Africa, new adult enrollments attract a $50 fee, with $30 for children. Re-issuance of NIN slips in the diaspora costs $6. Data modifications outside Africa include a $55 fee for DOB corrections and $10 for other changes.
NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, explained the fee adjustments are necessary after a decade without changes to keep pace with rising operational costs and inflation, which currently stands at 32.7%. The commission emphasized that the new pricing structure aims to maintain service quality while ensuring affordability and accessibility for Nigerians.
The fee revision also aligns with charges by sister agencies, such as those for passports and driver’s licenses, and supports NIMC’s goals of revenue enhancement, tax net broadening, social intervention, and product expansion.
NIMC has mandated all Front-End Partners to strictly adhere to the new prices, which took effect immediately.
In related developments, NIMC recently launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) platform, a secure identity verification system designed to enhance data security and simplify access to government services. This initiative supports the federal government’s directive to use NIN for verification across ministries and agencies.
As of March 2025, NIN enrollment has reached 118.4 million Nigerians, marking a 1.19% increase from the previous month.
