“Dear Nigerian Parent”: NIMC Issues Fresh Warning on Importance of NIN for Exams, Scholarships
- The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) mandated the National Identification Number for school registrations and essential services in Nigeria
- The NIMC urged parents to ensure NIN registration for their children's educational opportunities
- The commission explained that the Ward-Level Enrollment initiative aims to simplify NIN registration access within communities
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FCT, Abuja - The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated the mandatory requirement of the National Identification Number (NIN) for all candidates.
The NIMC said NIN is now important for school registrations, examinations, scholarships, and many essential services.
Source: UGC
The federal government agency issued the final advisory to parents and guardians on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The NIMC said a Nigerian child’s future begins with the right foundation.
This was contained in a short message and video shared via the agency’s X handle @nimc_ng
“Dear Nigerian parent, your child needs an NIN. NIN is now important for school registrations, exams, scholarships, and many other government benefits.”
In another tweet, NIMC added that the journey to higher education starts with NIN registration.
The agency disclosed that the NIMC is bringing NIN registration closer to the people with the Ward-Level Enrollment.
The commission urged parents to bring original birth certificates or statutory declarations of age to the ward centres.
“Intending student, this is your sign!
“Your journey to higher education starts with your NIN. Don’t let registration delays hold you back.
“With the Ward-Level Enrollment, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is bringing NIN registration closer to your community.”
It further stated that the process remains free of charge at all official centres.
The NIMC warned the public against patronising unauthorised agents.
Reactions as NIMC mandates NIN for students
@Gee_day
It’s stressful changing names on NiN, and you say it’s stress-free? Cmon.. my wife tried self modification on her name, but this has been an issue for her for months, and no one is helping, yet her passport will expire in a month's time. Are diaspora not Nigerians anymore?
@Ologbode1
My NIN I did, was used to renew my passport, but a few days ago, I wanted to use it to register with cardinalstone a stock brokering account. It says NIN is not correct.
@TobhyBanBah
This is a reminder that I need to take my 20-month-old toddler for NIN registration
@Stynessy
When registering online, we can't choose the booking center or date of booking. Kindly help me out. the
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Source: UGC
How to get your NIN in 2026
Recall that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) outlined a step-by-step guide for obtaining the National Identification Number (NIN) in 2026.
The NIMC said Nigerians can speed up the NIN process through online pre-enrollment.
The pre-enrollment slip, featuring a barcode, is essential for completing the NIN enrollment at designated centres.
NIMC releases total Nigerians registered on NIN
Legit.ng earlier reported that NIMC said 127 million Nigerians enrolled in the NIN database as of December 2025.
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Lagos state led nationwide enrolment with over 13 million registered residents.
Enrolment figures showed near-equal distribution between northern and southern Nigeria.
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