NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records.

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This is contained in a public advisory on the commission’s X handle on Tuesday.

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The commission in the advisory described the message and its accompanying links as a phishing scheme aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting members of the public.

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It advised Nigerians to disregard the post and avoid clicking on any suspicious links claiming to offer free modification of NIN details.

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The commission said that all requests for updates or corrections to NIN records should be carried out only through its approved self-service platform accessible via the official NIMC portal.

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It urged citizens to rely on its verified communication channels for information relating to NIN enrolment, modifications and other identity management services.

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According to NIMC, the portal being circulated online has no connection with the commission and should not be trusted.

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The commission reassured Nigerians that the National Identity Database remained secured and protected against unauthorised access.

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“We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” NIMC said.

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The commission urged the public to remain vigilant and refrain from engaging with suspicious online links.

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It reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens’ identity data and maintaining the integrity of the country’s identity management system.

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It further encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious messages, websites or activities falsely claiming affiliation with the commission to the appropriate authorities.

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