Nigerians To Pay A New N1,000 Fee For NIN Integration, Verification

 

From April 1, 2023, the integration and verification of the National Identity Numbers (NIN) will cost Nigerians N1,000.

This agreement was reached by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), to improve the standard, accuracy, and speed of passport services through prompt NIN verification.

In a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke stated that the new arrangement advances the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy’s directive to streamline the passport application, renewal and issuance processes.

According to Adegoke, every Nigerian seeking for NIN verification will be expected to pay verification fee of N1000 and $3 for businesses in African nations, and $10.00 for businesses in other nations (or its international equivalent).

NIMC and NIS have agreed on a revised applicant journey that will significantly improve the speed of passport issuance/re-issuance and reduce the traffic visiting the NIS office(S).

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The statement from NIMC read, “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to inform the general public that it has devised and agreed on a framework with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to significantly improve the quality of service, accuracy, and speed of passport services through the timely verification of the National Identification Number.

“This new arrangement is in furtherance of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy’s directive to streamline passport application, renewal, and issuance processes.

“Consequently, a NIN Verification fee would be charged for each Nigerian passport application for this service.

“The NIN service, fees, and the new NIS process will go live on 1st April 2023.”