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The recent detention of Diamond Opor's elderly father by the DSS over a recycled SIM card linked to past crimes is an urgent wake-up call. This incident exposes a critical flaw in Nigeria's SIM registration system, where a newly purchased number can carry the criminal history of its previous...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) detained an elderly man in Ekiti State because a newly registered SIM card was recycled from a number previously linked to serious crimes. Key Points: Diamond Opor's father was detained by DSS officers on Monday, December 2nd, in Iyin-Ekiti...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a Nigeria where every citizen’s identity is “secure, trusted, and recognized” across all platforms. Speaking at the 2025 National Day of Identity in Abuja, he emphasized the National Identity Number (NIN) as...

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...