How Do I Get My NIN Without A Phone Number?

Learn how to get your NIN without a phone number.

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a series of numbers issued to an individual by NIMC upon enrollment.

In the National Identification Management Database, your unique number comprises your biometric data and other information.

The National Identify Management Commission (NIMC) has established a convenient method for accessing your NIN number through USSD code. Although using a USSD code to verify your NIN number is the most convenient option, there are alternative methods available.

The NIMC has asked the public who have previously enlisted in the NIMC system but have misplaced their NIN number to contact any NIMC office to retrieve the NIN.

This article will discuss how to retrieve NIN without a phone number and why you need your NIN.

How to Get a NIN Number Without a Phone Number

The following are the steps to get your NIN without a phone number:

Office of the NIMC

• Go to any NIMC branch, however it is best to go to the center where you registered.

• Contact any of the NIMC authorities and explain why you're there.

• The NIMC agent will request certain personal information from you.

• Once your information has been validated, the agent will reprint the NIN slip.

Please keep in mind that this service will cost you N500, which you may pay for using Remitta and bring with you to the NIMC office.

You may read

Using the NIMC App

Assume you've previously enrolled for the NIMC app on your iOS or Android smartphone and have a reliable internet connection. You can check your NIN number from the app without visiting any NIMC office.

Why Do You Need a NIN?

The NIN is required for any transactions in Nigeria that need identification verification.

The following are the reasons why you require a NIN:

• To obtain your National e-ID card

• To open a personal bank account

• To apply for an international passport

• To apply for a driver's license

• To participate in the National Health Insurance Scheme

• To obtain your voter's card

• To access welfare and other relevant services from the Nigerian Government

• To pay your taxes

• To use for land transactions subject to the land use act (BVN).

• Valid means of identification include a driver’s license, voter card, government staff ID, school ID, international passport, and old national ID.

• Certificate of origin or attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community.

• Birth certificate or declaration of age.

• Valid immigration document

• Nigerian commission for refugees’ certificate

• Refugee ID card

• Refuge fact sheet

How To Enroll For NIN

• Applicant should visit any enrollment center with the required document.

• The NIMC official will verify the applicant to ascertain if they have enrolled using the NIN verification portal.

• The applicant will be issued an enrollment form to fill out if they have yet to enroll. While the printed barcode slip will be collected if the applicant had pre-enrolled earlier using the pre-enrollment service.

• A NIMC official will check the application form to crosscheck the information filled on the form against the required documentation provided. And ensure the form is error-free.

• Applicant details will be stored on the NIMC software by a NIMC enrollment officer.

• The officer would ask the applicant to double-check their information for errors.

• If the applicant has verified their details, then the applicant’s biometrics will be captured.

• After completing the enrollment, the applicant will be issued a transaction ID slip as evidence of the transaction. However, the transaction slip does not contain the NIN number, so the applicant will be requested to come back within 2-5 working days for the NIN.

Can I look up my NIN number online?

Yes. You may look up your NIN number online.

Navigate to https://dashboard.nimc.gov.ng.

Is it possible to get my NIN from my bank?

You can pay a N500 token via Remita in your bank and bring the payment receipt to the NIMC office.

Can NIN be repeated?

No, NIN enrollment is only available once throughout a lifetime.

Conclusion

Finally, here's how you get your NIN without a phone number.

Because NIN includes a lot of sensitive information about an individual, the NIMC warned the public to be wary of scammers.

Also, avoid clicking on any untrustworthy website demanding NIN.

Thank you for reading this essay; I hope you found it useful in locating your NIN without a phone number.

Please leave a remark and share with your friends and family.

How Do I Get My NIN Without A Phone Number?