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NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
How much do you know about Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission and the identity sector? Take this quiz, test your knowledge (15 questions). Retake the quiz as many times as you like with randomized new questions.
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Your Quiz Results (with correct answers below)
#1. Some features of the Improved NIN Slip are that
You can print out and even laminate your Improved NIN Slip in plastic now and keep it as a handy physical means of identification which fits easily into your pocket, purse or wallet.
The QR code on the Slip makes it easy for its authenticity to be verified by other people scanning it using the NIMC MWS Mobile ID app on on their phones.
#2. Can a person be identified using only the NIN without the National e-ID Card?
Authorized agencies and organizations can use your NIN alone to verify your identity via restricted, limited access to NIMC’s verification Service.
#3. It’s February 2022, the current Director General and CEO of NIMC is
Engineer Aliyu Aziz Abubakar is currently the Director General/CEO of NIMC.
#4. This is the modification of data of an enrolled Citizen or Legal Resident of age 15 years and above, when the need arises.
This is the modification of data of an enrolled Citizen or Legal Resident of age 16 years and above, when the need arises.
#5. The approved fee for a Change of Date of Birth request is
#6. Two persons cannot share the same
Once a National Identification Number (NIN) is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given or used by another person – that makes it unique in nature.
#7. The European Union’s “wallet” app is meant to serve as
The European Union is joining a growing group of countries including Nigeria which are looking into the benefits of using mobile ID apps.
#8. The NIMC is pronounced as
#9. The NIMC is the primary legal institution in Nigeria mandated by law to institutionalize identity management system and regulate the identity sector.
#10. Identity verification is important for
Identity verification is necessary for important transactions between people. The National Identification Number (NIN) allows for secure identity verification for each individual.
#11. How do you verify someone’s Improved NIN Slip or mobile ID shown to you is not fake?
Just use the NIMC MWS Mobile ID app to scan the QR code on the person’s Improved NIN Slip or mobile ID. It should be verified by NIMC in seconds with the person’s photo and basic details appearing on your phone.
#12. Before enrolling with NIMC, you need to obtain an Enrolment Form by paying
NIMC’s Enrolment Form is free and can also be downloaded from the Commission’s website.
#13. The National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), Nigerian Passport and Driver’s License are all the same thing.
The NIN provides a common access point linking the BVN, Nigerian Passoprt and Driver’s License securely to an individual’s foundational, verified identification details.
#14. NIMS stands for
#15. NIMC’s MWS Mobile ID App is handy because
NIMC’s MWS Mobile ID App can be downloaded and installed on Android as well as iOS smartphones. The app allows for identification and verification on the go. You can also use it to print out the Improved NIN Slip.