You can now print Plastic NIN ID (Premium NIN Slip) and keep it as a handy physical means of identification. The Improved NIN Slip has now been made possible to be printed in Plastic form with the premium plan which cost N1,000.

It is no longer news that FG has extended NIN linkage to SIM the 9^th time, and those who have succeeded in getting their NIN slip might want to the next step further.

Since the NIN Slip, both Standard Slip and Premium Slip can be use for verification of identity anywhere within or outside Nigeria, the stress of going to the NIMC Offices to get your NIN Slip printed or the stress of waiting for the plastic one has now been eased.

The NIMC has assured Nigerians that the new premium slip can be used anywhere in the world for identity verification.
The Standard slip and old big-sized slip is still useful and should be kept very well.

The new premium slip is produced to relieve people going through various difficulties in accessing some online features and to make it easy for movement.

What Is NIN

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrolment. Enrolment consists of the recording of an individual’s demographic data and capture of the ten (10) fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the National Identity Database to confirm that there is no previous entry of the same data.

Once this (de-duplication) process is completed the data is then stored with a unique NIN that was assigned to it. The NIN once issued to a person cannot be used again, (that is, it cannot be issued to another person even if the previous person is dead). It is the NIN that helps to tie all records about a person in the database and is used to check the identity verified.

• The National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11 non- intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to an individual at the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).
• Once a NIN is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given or used by another person – that makes it unique in nature.
• In the case of the demise of an individual, his/her NIN is retired once a death certificate is presented to the Commission and the individual’s death is established.
• The NIN is used to tie all records about an individual in the database and is also used to establish or verify his/her identity.
• All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enroll for their NINs.

How To Print Plastic NIN ID

Things You Should Know Before:

1. 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. 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.
3. There are two types of NIN Slip – Premium and Standard – which you can print from your dashboard.
4. The cost of reprinting your Premium NIN Slip is ₦1,000 whereas you can print the Standard Slip which Cost ₦400. You can conveniently pay online using the REMITA account.

How to Download and Print Plastic NIN ID – the Premium NIN Slip

• Download the nimc mobile app by either going to the Google Playstore (for Android users) or the Apple store for (iOS users).
• Login with your NIN Number
• After a successful login, navigate to the “I NEED A PIN” menu and click on it.

• Select the PRINT NIN SLIP button on the ‘Home’ screen.
• You would find your userID and OTP to log in to the NIMC web portal.

NOTE: If you get an error message that says “UserID does not exist” when you try to login to the portal, TAPHERE to see how to fix.

• You will now be successfully logged into the portal linked to your Mobile ID app.
• Tap on the “PRINT PREMIUM NIN SLIP” button to continue.

• After that, a page will be opened where you will be required to pay a sum of ₦1,000 before you download the slip.

NOTE: You can pay through USSD, Credit Card, Bank Account, Internet Banking, and others but I will advise you to make the payment through the Card option to avoid any glitch, also make sure you have a stable network so that the payment will be successful.

• Tap the Pay With Remita button to continue.

• Then tap on PAY, it is recommended that you pay using Card.
• After your payment has been verified successfully, you will be asked to download your slip with a popup message that includes a Download button.
• After downloading it, you can save it on your device in a PDF format and print it out later in case you’re not with a printing machine.
• You can now enter Any Shop or Office where they print id card in Plastic Form with your Premium NIN Downloaded Slip in other to print you slip in plastic form.

For iOS users, you will be asked to choose a location to save the pdf file in. Select the “Save to files” option in the next widget that pops up. Tap on the “Files” icon in the apps section on your mobile device and your PDF NIN slip should be there.
For Android users, simply check your “Download” folder to find the save PDF NIN slip.

NOTE: With the procedure above, You will be able to print out the premium NIN slip with just ₦1,000. However if you want to spend less, you can go for the standard NIN slip having a cost price of ₦400.

How To Fix UserID does not exist

1. Login to your NIMC MWS application and navigate to the “Settings” menu.
2. Click on “Wipe Mobile ID Data”.
3. You will be requested to input your NIN.
4. After a successful login to your NIMC MWS application.
5. Navigate to the “I Need A pin” menu and click on it, you will find your “UserID and OTP” to log in to the portal.
6. Should the process fails, then you need to visit NIN enrolment centers or the NIMC office at the Local Government Area closest to you.

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