The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially hiked fees for core services including NIN modifications, card replacements, and address updates.
Effective May 2, 2025, the updated charges have sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians saying the hike is unfair in today’s economic climate.
While NIMC claims the increase is to “improve service delivery and infrastructure,” critics say it amounts to punishing citizens for systemic inefficiencies.
“NIN is a necessity, not a luxury. Why make it harder?” one X user asked.
Digital rights groups have called for a cost audit, while some legal analysts suggest affected citizens might have legal grounds to contest the increase.
🔗 Breakdown of new rates and exemptions coming.