How to update your NIN details from home 

In Nigeria, it’s common to need updates to personal details initially provided during National Identification Number (NIN) registration.

Whether it’s due to a job change, a misplaced phone number, or a mistake in names—or even a name change—these updates are often necessary.

However, anyone familiar with the long queues at NIN enrollment centres knows how time-consuming this process can be. 

To make life easier for citizens, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced an online Self-Service Modifications portal.

This new platform allows Nigerians to update their NIN details from the convenience of their homes, making it easier to modify information such as Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and Address. 

While this service provides significant convenience, it does come with associated fees. For example, updating your date of birth costs N16,340, while changing your phone number or name costs around N1,522 each. The same fee applies to address changes. 

To begin the process, users must ensure that the phone number being used is registered on their NIN. 

After providing the new information, you’ll need to confirm that everything is correct. Double-check the details you’ve entered, as these will be the new official records associated with your NIN. 

To finalize the process, you will receive a confirmation code via SMS. Enter this code into the system to complete the modification. Shortly after, you will receive a message confirming that your NIN has been successfully updated. 

PS: To change the phone number linked to your NIN requires a police report documenting the change, particularly if the modification is due to a lost or stolen phone.  

Steps to Modify Date of Birth: 

Upon approval, you will receive a notification, and your updated NIN slip will be sent to your email. You can also print the slip directly from your dashboard. 

To change your name, you will need a court affidavit, newspaper extract, marriage certificate (if applicable), and another government ID. Address updates require a utility bill, tenancy agreement, or an attestation letter from a community leader.