The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced an upward review of fees for its range of services, including modifications to the National Identification Number (NIN) database. The revised charges will take effect on Friday, 2 May 2025, and will be officially published on the Commission’s website the same day.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, explained that the decision to adjust the pricing structure comes after ten years of operating with unchanged rates. The Commission cited the need to reflect prevailing operational costs and meet industry standards as the primary reasons behind the new pricing.
“The revised pricing structure aims to maintain the quality and integrity of NIMC’s services while ensuring affordability and accessibility for Nigerians,” the statement added.
Directive to Service Partners
NIMC also issued a firm warning to its Front-End Partners (FEPs), instructing them to comply fully with the updated pricing framework.
“Any FEP found charging more than the approved rates will face sanctions, including licence revocation,” the Commission cautioned.
It further assured Nigerians of its commitment to fair pricing and transparency, urging citizens to report any cases of overcharging to its inspectorate and enforcement unit via ieu@nimc.gov.ng.
Current Fee Structure and User Experience
At present, Nigerians pay varying fees for different types of NIN data modifications. The highest charge is N16,340 for date of birth corrections. Other adjustments such as changes to names, addresses, and email information are priced at N1,522.5 each.
In 2024, NIMC discontinued all data modification services at physical enrolment centres and directed citizens to use its self-service modification portal. Despite this shift, many users continued to visit enrolment centres, often enduring lengthy queues to make changes to their data.
However, the self-service portal has not been without issues. Several users have reported challenges with receiving one-time passwords (OTP), a critical step in the process. Others complained that after making payments for modifications, they received rejection notifications without any alternative options for resolution.
With the new pricing system coming into force, NIMC maintains that its focus remains on service quality, affordability, and safeguarding the interests of the Nigerian public.