On May 1, the NIMC announced a review of the pricing structure for all its services.
In its report on Saturday, the commission said the cost of correcting the date of birth on a NIMC slip has increased to N28,574, reflecting a 74.87 percent rise from the previous fee of N16,340.
According to the new price list, modifying other details such as name or address now costs N2,000 per transaction, up by 31.41 percent from the earlier fee of N1,522.
While initial NIN enrolment and issuance of slips remain free, NIMC said the reissuance of lost or damaged NIN slips now costs N600, an increase from N500.
Premium enrollment services offered at licensed lounges, visa centres, and pre-booked VIP services now cost N20,000, and VIP reissuance of NIN slips is priced at N3,500.
Additionally, the commission said the fee for retrieving a NIN via USSD services has risen to N50 from N20.
For Nigerians in the diaspora, NIMC said adult enrollment at regular service points in African countries now costs $50, enrollment for children is $30, and reissuance of NIN slips abroad is priced at $6.
According to NIMC, in African countries, the commission said correcting a date of birth now costs $55, and modifying other fields costs $10.
In non-African countries, the commission said name corrections are priced at $60, while other changes cost $20.
In its executive summary of the revised price list, NIMC explained that the adjustments considered the current inflation rate of 32.70 percent, saying most services were increased by at least 20 percent, with certain exceptions based on the nature of the service.
The commission also said it compared its charges with those of similar services provided by sister agencies, such as passport and driver’s license services.
While emphasising public interest, infrastructure maintenance, and the need for self-sustenance, NIMC said “the desire for self-sustenance was considered”.
