How to Get NIN Tracking Number in Nigeria

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique number that’s issued to all Nigerians by NIMC. The number the individual receives will be used to identify that individual until the day of their death and even afterwards because the numbers given cannot be reused on another person.Information Guide Nigeria

Your NIN is very important, unique to you, and should be guarded or protected like your bank details or any other important credential you possess. However, nobody is perfect and we sometimes make mistakes and misplace things.NIN Tracking Number

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If you happen to have misplaced your NIN slip or ID and you no longer have access to your NIN tracking number. Do not worry because in this guide you’ll be learning about how to get your NIN tracking number in Nigeria.How to Check NYSC Eligibility

But before that, what is NIN? And what can it be used for? To find out, continue reading.

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What is NIN?

The National Identification Number, commonly known as NIN, is a set of numbers that are assigned by the NIMC to an individual after the individual has completed their enrolment or registration.How to Get NYSC Uniform

The enrolment or registration for the Nin involves recording the individual’s demographic data, fingerprint capturing (10 fingerprints are needed), head-to-shoulder facial picture as well as a digital signature. All these details are then used to cross-check the database to ensure that there’s no other individual with those data before the NIN is generated and given to the individual—this check can last anywhere between 1 to 5 days.

Hence, if you recently registered and you are yet to receive yours, give it a 5-day waiting period and afterwards, your NIN will be ready for printing and collection.

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Uses of NIN

What’s the importance of having NIN? Where can its use be found? If you are wondering why you need to get registered, in this section, you’ll find several scenarios or cases where your NIN will be needed to verify your identity.Npower recruitment

Here are some of the cases where your NIN can become useful:

• Your NIN can be used to retrieve your captured information (data) during your registration
• It can be used to prevent impersonation or fraud
• It’s now required to obtain a Permanent Voters Card
• It’s used in opening and reactivating bank accounts in Nigeria
• It is being used by consular services at Nigerian embassies and missions to identify you as a citizen of Nigeria
• It’s being used by the Nigerian Immigration Services as a compulsory means of identification for any individual who wants to apply for a fresh International passport or renew their old one
• Your NIN is required when you want to apply for or renew your driver’s license as a means of identification.
• If you are interested in working for the government, then you’ll be needing your NIN to apply for most government-related jobs. Also, your NIN can be used to apply for government loans and grants

In addition to other means of identification, most tertiary institutions in Nigeria now accept the NIN as a valid means of identification and for processing admissions and registration of new students into their institutions.WAEC result

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How to get NIN tracking number in Nigeria

Obtaining your NIN tracking number is easy and there are major ways to go about it. The first method involves registering for NIN at a NIN enrolment centre and your NIN will be given to you after a period of 1 to 5 days. While the second method involves using the number you used during your registration to check or retrieve your NIN.JAMB form

If you haven’t registered your NIN before and you need one. You can go to any NIN enrolment centre closest to you and register for one. But if you already have one and it got stolen or you misplaced it. Then you can easily recover your NIN by dialling  *346# using the mobile number you inputted during your registration—this service is free and you don’t have to pay for anything.

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Finally, if you don’t have access to the mobile you used during registration then you can contact them on Twitter (the NIMC official handle) or you can forward your complaints to customercare@nimc.gov.ng, servicom@nimc.gov.ng, and click here to find physical locations you can visit.JAMB Result

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