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The Digest: Despite billions invested in Nigeria’s national identity system, a rogue website has been selling Nigerians’ sensitive personal data, including NINs and BVNs, for as low as N560. Investigated exclusively by FIJ, the breach has exposed millions of citizens to serious security...

Banks and telecommunication companies across Nigeria are expressing severe frustration as the National Identity Number (NIN) verification portal continues to experience persistent downtime, hindering crucial services like account linking and SIM registration. NIN verification portal downtime...

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has increased the cost of correcting the date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) system by 75%, sparking concern over affordability and accessibility. Correction of date of birth now costs ₦28,750, up from ₦16,340. Other...