NIMC raises NIN modification fee as birth date correction hits N28,574

NIMC raises NIN modification fee as birth date correction hits N28,574

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled a revised pricing structure for services related to updates and changes on the National Identification Number (NIN) database.

Under the new framework, altering one’s date of birth in the NIN record will now cost N28,574—a steep 75% rise from the previous N16,340 fee.

Earlier this month, the Commission had signaled an upward review of its service charges, citing the need to reflect current economic conditions. According to NIMC, the adjustment comes after “a decade of maintaining the same price structure,” and is intended “to ensure alignment with current operational costs and industry standards.”

Other types of data modifications—such as changes to names, addresses, and similar information—will now cost N2,000 per update. This marks a 31% increase from the earlier charge of N1,522.

While initial enrollment and issuance of the first NIN slip remain free of charge, NIMC has increased the fee for reissuing NIN slips from N500 to N600.

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For its premium services—available at select lounges, visa centers, and through appointment—NIN enrollment now costs N20,000. VIPs seeking slip reissuance will pay N3,500.

Fees also vary by region. In other African nations, adults enrolling for NIN will pay $50, while children’s enrollment is set at $30. Reissuing NIN slips in the Diaspora costs $6. Date of birth corrections for Africans abroad are priced at $55, and other data adjustments cost $10.

For Nigerians living outside Africa, the cost to change a name is $60, while modifying other fields is also set at $10.

In an executive summary accompanying the new pricing schedule, NIMC explained that the adjustments were guided by several factors, including efforts to boost revenue, streamline tax systems, and expand its range of services.

“Following due consultation with all departments and in consideration of the above and current market realities of inflation at 32.70%, we propose an upward review in the fees and charges for our product and services with a markup at least 20% across with exceptions to certain services per their peculiarities,” the Commission stated.

NIMC added that it benchmarked its new fees against charges levied by similar government agencies such as those overseeing passports and driver’s licenses. It also factored in public service obligations, infrastructure maintenance, and its goal of achieving financial sustainability.

NIMC raises NIN modification fee as birth date correction hits N28,574