Nigerians to Pay More to Obtain Multipurpose National ID Cards in 46 Hours

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that Nigerians will pay through their banks to access general multipurpose card,

Abisoye Odusote, director general/CEO, NIMC who stated this however said that NIN is free, but users will have to pay to obtain the card within 48 hours. She said: “Just like how you pay to access your ATM cards in the banks, Nigerians will pay through the banks to access their cards within 48 hours after payment to get the digital multipurpose card.” Applicants will get requests with their NIN via a self-service online portal or the banks, adding that they will have to pay through the banks. The general multipurpose card will be launched in partnership with the NIMC and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and powered by the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBBS) and AfriGo. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, said the National ID card, which is embedded with verifiable national identity features, is backed by NIMC Act No 23 of 2007, mandating it to enroll and issue a general multipurpose card to Nigerians and legal residents. According to Adegoke, the card will address the demand for physical identification, allowing holders to prove their identity, give them access to government and private social services, facilitate financial inclusion for Nigerians, empower citizens, and encourage increased participation in nation-building. Credit: Legit