The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant increase in the cost of modifying data on the National Identification Number (NIN) database, with some fees rising by as much as 75 percent. This change comes after a decade of stable pricing and reflects the Commission’s efforts to align with rising operational costs and industry benchmarks.
According to the updated price list, correcting the date of birth on the NIN database now costs N28,574, a sharp jump from the previous fee of N16,340. Changes to other fields such as name or address will now cost N2,000 per request, up from N1,522. Although initial enrolment and the issuance of the first NIN slip remain free, the cost for reissuing the slip has risen from N500 to N600.
For those opting for Premium enrolment services—offered at licensed lounges and visa processing centres—VIP enrolment now costs N20,000, while NIN slip re-issuance in these lounges is pegged at N3,500.
NIMC also released pricing for Nigerians living abroad. In African countries, adult enrolment costs $50 and $30 for children, while data correction fees range from $10 for general modifications to $55 for date of birth updates. Outside Africa, name corrections will cost $60, while other changes will attract a $10 charge.
The Commission explained that the fee hike is part of a broader move to boost revenue, support tax unification efforts, and accommodate inflation, which currently stands at 32.7 percent. It also cited the need to maintain infrastructure and deliver services in the public interest.
NIMC said the review considered rates charged by other government agencies offering similar services, such as those issuing passports and driver’s licences, and added that some services were exempted from the hike based on their unique nature.
has announced a significant increase in the cost of modifying data on the National Identification Number (NIN) database, with some fees rising by as much as 75 percent. This change comes after a decade of stable pricing and reflects the Commission’s efforts to align with rising operational costs and industry benchmarks.
According to the updated price list, correcting the date of birth on the NIN database now costs N28,574, a sharp jump from the previous fee of N16,340. Changes to other fields such as name or address will now cost N2,000 per request, up from N1,522. Although initial enrolment and the issuance of the first NIN slip remain free, the cost for reissuing the slip has risen from N500 to N600.
For those opting for Premium enrolment services—offered at licensed lounges and visa processing centres—VIP enrolment now costs N20,000, while NIN slip re-issuance in these lounges is pegged at N3,500.
NIMC also released pricing for Nigerians living abroad. In African countries, adult enrolment costs $50 and $30 for children, while data correction fees range from $10 for general modifications to $55 for date of birth updates. Outside Africa, name corrections will cost $60, while other changes will attract a $10 charge.
The Commission explained that the fee hike is part of a broader move to boost revenue, support tax unification efforts, and accommodate inflation, which currently stands at 32.7 percent. It also cited the need to maintain infrastructure and deliver services in the public interest.
NIMC said the review considered rates charged by other government agencies offering similar services, such as those issuing passports and driver’s licences, and added that some services were exempted from the hike based on their unique nature.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant increase in the cost of modifying data on the National Identification Number (NIN) database, with some fees rising by as much as 75 percent. This change comes after a decade of stable pricing and reflects the Commission’s efforts to align with rising operational costs and industry benchmarks.
According to the updated price list, correcting the date of birth on the NIN database now costs N28,574, a sharp jump from the previous fee of N16,340. Changes to other fields such as name or address will now cost N2,000 per request, up from N1,522. Although initial enrolment and the issuance of the first NIN slip remain free, the cost for reissuing the slip has risen from N500 to N600.
For those opting for Premium enrolment services—offered at licensed lounges and visa processing centres—VIP enrolment now costs N20,000, while NIN slip re-issuance in these lounges is pegged at N3,500.
NIMC also released pricing for Nigerians living abroad. In African countries, adult enrolment costs $50 and $30 for children, while data correction fees range from $10 for general modifications to $55 for date of birth updates. Outside Africa, name corrections will cost $60, while other changes will attract a $10 charge.
The Commission explained that the fee hike is part of a broader move to boost revenue, support tax unification efforts, and accommodate inflation, which currently stands at 32.7 percent. It also cited the need to maintain infrastructure and deliver services in the public interest.
NIMC said the review considered rates charged by other government agencies offering similar services, such as those issuing passports and driver’s licences, and added that some services were exempted from the hike based on their unique nature.
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