UPDATE: Plans Underway to Replace BVN with NIN, says Govt

UPDATE: Plans Underway to Replace BVN with NIN, says Govt

The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure citizens with Bank Verification Number (BVN) are automatically provided with the National Identification Number (NIN). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,...
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JUST IN: U.S.-based Nigerians to pay N15,000 Each for Identity Number

JUST IN: U.S.-based Nigerians to pay N15,000 Each for Identity Number

Nigerians based in the United States are to pay between 40 and 50 dollars each to be enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN), according to an official. Ms Uche Chigbo, the Special Assistant to the Director-General of the National...
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Nigeria Postpones Issuance of New E-passport

Nigeria Postpones Issuance of New E-passport

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has postponed the issuance of the new 10-year enhanced e-passport till April 29, to enable it finalise the integration of the National Identity Number (NIN) with the new passport. Mr Muhammad Babandede, Comptroller-General...
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