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FG Upgrades NIN Portal For Nigerians in Diaspora

FG Upgrades NIN Portal For Nigerians In Diaspora

The Federal Government has announced the upgrade of its diaspora enrolment platform to enable more Nigerians living abroad to register for the National Identification Number (NIN)...

Nigeria News3 weeks ago

Stop Selling Your NIN For ₦1500, ₦2000 – NIMC Warns Nigerians

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against sharing their National Identification Number (NIN) with unauthorised parties. The Commission warned that it would not...

Anambra Guber: DSS, Police Arrest NIN Buyers - NIMC

Nigeria News4 months ago

Anambra Guber: DSS, Police Have Arrested NIN ‘Buyers’ – NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said some ‘buyers’ of Nationa Identity Numbers (NIN) from voters in Anambra have been arrested. Naija News reported that...

Nigeria News5 months ago

Lagos, Kano Lead As Over 117 Million Nigerians Obtain NIN

As of February 28, 2025, 117 million Nigerians have successfully registered for the National Identity Number (NIN). According to information obtained from the National Identity Management...

Nigeria Spent ₦2.398 Trillion To Fight Crude Oil Theft - SGF

Nigeria News6 months ago

Nigerians Must Provide NIN To Access Social Services – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that Nigerians will now be required to present their National Identification Number (NIN)...

Nigeria News6 months ago

Over 6,000 Nigeriens Found In NIMC Database Amidst National Identity Clean-up

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered over 6,000 Nigeriens illegally registered in its database with the National Identification Number (NIN), prompting a widespread clean-up...

FG To Issue ID Cards To Farmers, Create Farmers Register - Kyari

Nigeria News7 months ago

FG To Issue ID Cards To Farmers, Create Farmers Register – Kyari

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have partnered to issue identification cards to farmers and create a farmers’...

Nigeria News9 months ago

NIN Agents In South West Kick Off Protest Over Unpaid Commission

The National Identification Number (NIN) agents in the South-West geopolitical zone, contracted by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), have kicked off protests over alleged nonpayment...

Nigeria News9 months ago

Nigerians To Pay For New National ID Cards – NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will need to pay for the newly introduced multipurpose national identity cards due to limited government...

'Tinubu Appointed Over 60 Northerners Into Key Positions'

Nigeria News11 months ago

FG Proposes NIN, Taxation For Foreigners In Nigeria

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has put forward an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, No. 23, 2007, aimed at issuing National Identification...

In the suit number FHC/L/CS/711/2022 filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, SERAP sought an order to set aside the directive by Buhari to telecommunications companies to block outgoing calls on all unlinked lines without due process of law. SERPA joined the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his Communications and Digital Economy counterpart, Isa Pantami as respondents in the suit. READ ALSO: SERAP Gives FG 48-Hour Ultimatum To Unblock Millions Of Unregistered SIMs “While Nigerian authorities have a legal responsibility to protect, ensure and secure the rights to life and property, any such responsibility ought to be discharged in conformity with human rights standards,” the suit filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare and Opeyemi Owolabi, read in part. “Fundamental rights are regarded as part of human rights and are protected to enhance human dignity and liberty. “Unblocking the phone lines unlawfully barred from making calls would improve respect for the rule of law, and ensure people’s right to freedom of expression, and access to information, as well as their right to associate with others. “The blocking of people from making calls constitutes impermissible restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, information, and association. “The rights to freedom of opinion and expression and access to information are protected under section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act. “These rights must be protected online as they are protected offline. Any restriction on these rights must be provided by law, be necessary for a democratic society and serve a legitimate aim. “The blocking of people from making calls on their SIMs also amounts to arbitrary or unlawful interference with their right to family life, and socio-economic rights, as it unnecessarily or disproportionately interferes with these fundamental human rights. “The decision to block the phone lines also appears to be arbitrary and lacks any legal framework, independent and judicial oversight. This may allow authorities to act in an unfettered and potentially arbitrary or unlawful manner. “Under international human rights law, States including Nigeria ‘shall not engage in or condone any disruption of access to digital technologies for segments of the public or an entire population.’ States must refrain from cutting off access to telecommunications services. “Millions of Nigerians including persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, persons living in remote areas have been unable to capture their biometrics, and obtain their NINs due to logistical challenges, administrative and bureaucratic burdens, as well as the persistent collapse of the national grid. “The rights to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of association, whether offline or online, promote the democratic ideal by allowing citizens to voice their concerns, challenge governmental institutions, and hold the government accountable for its actions.”

Nigeria News11 months ago

NIN Enrolment Reaches 110 Million – NIMC DG

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers (NIN) has reached 110 million. Naija News reports that...

Nigeria News11 months ago

NIMC Reaffirms September Deadline For NIN/SIM Linkage

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed the September 14 deadline for the linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with the Subscribers Identity Modules...

Court Halts MTN, Airtel, Other Telecoms From Disabling Subscribers' Lines Due To NIN

Gist12 months ago

Step-By-Step Guide On How To Modify NIN Details From Home

In response to the challenges Nigerians face with identification verification, particularly the long queues at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) offices, the commission has introduced a...

2022 Budget Deficit: FG Raises N984.28bn Via Bonds in 4 Months - DMO

Nigeria News12 months ago

FG Issues Additional Requirements To Investors

The Federal Government has announced that investors interested in the country’s new financial instrument are required to meet specific identification criteria in order to participate in...

Gist1 year ago

Angry Customers Storm MTN Offices Over Blocked Sims

Disgruntled MTN customers have flooded the company’s offices nationwide, voicing their frustration and disappointment over the recent blocking of their phone numbers by the telecom giant....

Akpabio, Dickson Clash On Senate Floor Ahead Of Debate On Rivers State Of Emergency Declaration (Video)

Nigeria News1 year ago

Senate Passes Bill To Allow Foreigners In Nigeria Obtain NIN

The Senate passed a bill aiming to grant all individuals, including foreigners residing in Nigeria, the right to acquire and utilize the National Identification Number (NIN)....

JAMB Exposes High-end Digital Exam Malpractice Trend In Nigeria

Nigeria News1 year ago

NOUN Admission Seekers Mandated To Register For JAMB

Prospective students aiming to enrol at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and similar open-distance learning institutions across the country must now complete their registration...

Gist1 year ago

Buying Pre-Registered SIM Cards Criminal Act, May Lead To Imprisonment – NCC Warns Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned Nigerians against purchasing pre-registered SIM cards, emphasizing the illegality of the act and the potential for severe consequences. The...

Nigeria News1 year ago

Nigerians Have Been Scammed, Many Citizens Are Registered With Fake NIN – NIMC Reveals

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced on Friday that it has uncovered and is actively dismantling a syndicate issuing fake National Identity Numbers (NINs) to...

Confirmed List Of Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria (Full List)

Nigeria News1 year ago

Commercial Banks In Nigeria Close Two Million Accounts (See Reason)

Commercial banks in Nigeria have closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024, Q1’24. The move was taken to comply with regulatory orders...