- The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique number issued to a successfully enrolled individual
- NIN is used to tie all records about an individual into the National Identity Database and is also used as a valid means of establishing or verifying the individual identity
- It usually takes between 1-5 working days for your National Identification Number (NIN) to be ready after registration
FCT, Abuja – Nigerians can simply check their National Identification Number (NIN) using the USSD code on their mobile phone.
Legit.ng reports that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) asked Nigerians to dial *346# to retrieve their NIN number.
