NIMC hikes Date of Birth correction fee to N28,574

The cost of correcting the date of birth on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip has risen to N28,574, a 74.87 percent increase from the previous fee of N16,340.

This adjustment follows an upward price review recently announced by the commission. “After a decade of maintaining the same pricing structure, NIMC has conducted a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with current operational costs and industry standards,” it said on May 1.

According to the new price list, modifying any other field apart from the date of birth, such as name or address, now costs N2,000 per transaction, up 31.41 percent from the previous fee of N1,522.

While initial enrolment and issuance of National Identification Number (NIN) slips remain free, the commission stated that reissuance of lost or damaged NIN slips now costs N600, up from N500.

Premium enrollment services, offered at licensed premium lounges, visa processing centers, and pre-booked services, such as VIP enrollment for NIN, now cost N20,000, while re-issuance of NIN slips for VIPs costs N3,500.

The fee for using USSD services to retrieve a NIN has also increased, rising to N50 from N20.

For citizens in the Diaspora, adult enrollment at regular service points in African countries now costs $50, while enrollment for children costs $30. Reissuance of NIN slips outside Nigeria is pegged at $6.

In African countries, correcting a date of birth now costs $55, while other field modifications cost $10. In non-African countries, name corrections cost $60, and other modifications cost $20.

In the executive summary of the new price list, NIMC explained, “Consequently, with the DG/CEOs’ interrelated mandates to increase revenue drive, tax unification to broaden the tax net, social intervention, and new additions to our bouquet of products and services, it is pertinent that a review of the present fees and pricing be carried out.”

The commission added that the review considered the current inflation rate of 32.70 percent, and most services have been adjusted by at least 20 percent, with exceptions based on specific service peculiarities.

“Also, in consideration were the obtainable charges by sister agencies on similar services, i.e. passports and driver’s License Services. While considering the commission’s service for public good, general interest, and maintenance of its infrastructure, the desire for self-sustenance was considered,” it added.