{"id":46871,"date":"2020-12-18T22:41:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T21:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unn-edu.info\/?p=46871"},"modified":"2021-03-25T20:58:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T19:58:50","slug":"nin-registration-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unn-edu.info\/2020\/12\/nin-registration-number.html","title":{"rendered":"NIN Registration – How To Apply for National Identification Number"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get NIN Number in Nigeria from National Identity Management Commission.<\/h2>\n

How to register for NIN National Identification Number. Sim cards without NIN registration number will soon be disconnected from all mobile phone networks in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The Federal government through the\u00a0Nigerian Communications Commission NCC gave telecommunications operators MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile(formally Etisalat) and others two weeks to block all SIM cards that are not linked with the National Identity Numbers NIN.<\/p>\n

NIN Meaning.<\/h3>\n

What’s the meaning of NIN? NIN simply means National Identity Numbers. It is a set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrolment with the National Identity Management Commission NIMC. Just the Social Security Number used in the United States of America, the Nigerian National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you for life. It is used to match you with your biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication.<\/p>\n

Is Nin the same as national ID card?<\/h3>\n

It is important to note that the 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) is not the same thing as the National ID Card. The difference between NIN and National ID Card (now referred to as National e-ID Card) is that after the important 11-digit NIN has been obtained by an individual, a card comes next as an additional token. The National Electronic Identity Card (e-ID card) is a chip based card with multiple functions. The card is a token given upon successful enrolment or registration into the National Identity System.<\/p>\n

Unlike the National Identification Number (NIN) which is assignable to all Nigerians and Legal Residents without any age restrictions, the National e-ID Card can only be issued to Nigerians registered into the National Identity System and Legal Residents who have attained the age of 16 years and above.<\/p>\n

What Is NIN Used For?<\/h3>\n

What is the use of NIN? Do I need NIN for international passport? The NIN is set to be used for all transactions in Nigeria requiring identity verification so you\u2019ll be using your NIN for the following;<\/p>\n