Important notice to know about NIN for applicants abroad
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has instructed all bank customers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number, BVN to their bank account (s).
The National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11 non-intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to an individual after completing enrollment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).
Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a biometric technology with secure unique identifier to analyze human characteristics as an enhanced form of authentication for real-time security processes.
The Head, Corporate Communications of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, in a statement, urged Nigerians to adhere to instructions of the Commission to avoid the use of your BVN by unscrupulous persons.
The statement reads, “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to inform you that at no point should you write or give your Bank Verification Number (BVN) to anyone during the process of enrolling for the issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN).
“You are only required to type your BVN on the enrolment system or dictate it to the enrolment officer for verification purpose.
“Please ensure you adhere to this instruction to avoid the use of your BVN by unscrupulous person(s).
“NIMC considers the protection of NIN applicants’ data and information as a topmost security priority. The Commission would continue to uphold the highest ethical standards in the process of NIN enrollment and other services.
“Thank you as we strive to serve you better.”
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