As part of efforts to ensure all Nigerians get their National Identity Number (NIN), intact, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has disclosed that the renewal of the National Identity Card will cost five thousand naira (N5,000).
The said amount is only payable through remita.
Making the disclosure, the agency through it verified tweeter handle (@nimc_ng) confirmed that applicants who wish to renew their card can visit any NIMC office with the required documents to obtain their card.
”The requirements include a written application with attached proof of payment receipt made through remita, bank teller, NIN slip and submit it at our office.
The tweet also explained that the main focus of the commission was to ensure that all Nigerians are enrolled.
According to the commission, Nigerians can authenticate their National Identity Number through the NIMC verification portal.
”Your NIN can be authenticated through our verification portal without your card” NIMC tweeted.
”You will be issued your cards when funds permit, Please bear with us and Your NIN is generated immediately for you upon successful completion of your enrolment.”