The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has refuted claims that it charges fees in dollars for modifications to the National Identification Number (NIN) data.
This clarification comes in response to backlash from Nigerians following a social media post by a user named ‘Akwa Ibom First Son’, who shared a screenshot allegedly from the NIMC website displaying a $20.78 fee for changes to birth dates, addresses, names, and phone numbers.
The claims sparked criticism from other Nigerian social media users.
However, NIMC explained that using VPNs can cause the website to detect a different location and currency.
To fix the issue, NIMC advised users to turn off their VPNs and try again. If the problem continues, users are encouraged to contact the support team for further assistance.
The NIMC Self-Service Modifications portal allows citizens and legal residents aged 16 and older to request changes to their name, phone number, date of birth, and address.
The approved fee for a change of date of birth request is N15,000, as stated on the NIMC website.