The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has officially rolled out a revised pricing structure for its services. These included substantial increases in the cost of data modification on the National Identification Number (NIN) database. This is as the Commission cited inflation, operational costs, and the need for financial sustainability for the price hikes.
According to the updated price list released by NIMC, correction of Date of Birth (DOB) now costs ₦28,574. The cost represents a 75% increase from the previous fee of ₦16,340.
NIMC explained that the price review follows over a decade of maintaining unchanged service fees. It, therefore, stated that the new increase aligns with “current market realities, operational costs, and industry standards.”
From the document, other types of data changes — such as name, address, or gender — the new cost is ₦2,000 per transaction, up from the previous ₦1,522. Marking a 31% increase in the cost.
The Commission, however, stated that the initial NIN enrollment and the issuance of the first NIN slip remain free. However, the cost of re-issuing a NIN slip has increased from ₦500 to ₦600.
NIMC also revised its premium enrollment services, typically offered at visa application centers, licensed lounges, or through pre-booked appointments:
The new rate for VIP NIN enrollment is ₦20,000; VIP NIN slip re-issuance: ₦3,500.
For Nigerians in the Diaspora, NIMC has introduced different pricing based on location:
Fir those within Africa: Adult enrollment is $50. Children’s enrollment, $30 and DOB correction, $55. Other data modifications is $10;NIN slip re-issuance: $6.
In the executive summary accompanying the price list, the NIMC stated that the revision was also influenced by broader national policy objectives. This it stated included: Boosting internally generated revenue and enhancing public service delivery. It also boosts social interventions and maintenance of the sustainability of its digital infrastructure
“Following due consultation with all departments and in consideration of the above and current market realities of inflation at 32.70%, we propose an upward review in the fees and charges for our products and services with a markup of at least 20%. With exceptions to certain services per their peculiarities,” NIMC said.
The Commission added that it benchmarked its new prices against fees charged by other government agencies offering similar services. Such as the Nigerian Immigration Services for passports and the Federal Road Safety Corps for driver’s licenses.