The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that changes to name and date of birth can only be processed through their official website, selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.
This announcement came in response to reports of numerous fake websites claiming to be the legitimate platform for the self-service modification introduced by the federal government.
Official Clarification on X
On January 24th, NIMC took to X to address the issue, stating:
“Modifications can only be done on selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng. Do not attempt to modify on unauthorized websites.”
The online Self-Service Modifications portal allows for quick and easy requests for changes to Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and Address details.
Steps for Modifying NIN Data
NIMC outlined the steps for modifying Date of Birth data on the portal:
Document Requirements
For Date of Birth Modification:
For Change of Name Modification:
For Phone Number Modification:
Police report (provide your phone number without “0” after the “+234” country code, e.g., +234 812345…).
NIMC advised individuals to visit selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ngfor seamless updates to their NIN data details.
Supporting document acquisition information can be found at https://nimc.gov.ng/modification-requirements.
How to Update Date of Birth, Other NIN Details
Legit.ng reported that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a new online self-service modifications portal, allowing Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details from the comfort of their homes.
While the service provides convenience, there are associated fees for certain updates.