The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online portal claiming to offer free correction of National Identification Number (NIN) records.
The commission issued the warning in a public advisory shared on its official X account on Tuesday, describing the circulating message and attached links as a phishing attempt designed to steal personal information from unsuspecting individuals.
According to NIMC, the fraudulent post falsely promotes a free service for modifying NIN details and has no connection whatsoever with the commission.
NIMC advised members of the public to ignore the message and avoid clicking any suspicious links advertising free updates or corrections to NIN records.
The commission stressed that all legitimate requests for NIN modifications or updates must be processed only through its approved self-service platform available on the official NIMC portal.
It also urged Nigerians to rely solely on its verified communication channels for accurate information regarding NIN enrolment, corrections and other identity management services.
“The portal circulating online has no connection to the commission and should not be trusted,” NIMC stated in the advisory.
The commission further reassured citizens that the National Identity Database remains secure and protected from unauthorised access.
“We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” the commission said.
NIMC called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with suspicious websites, messages or online platforms falsely claiming affiliation with the agency.
It reiterated its commitment to safeguarding citizens’ identity information and preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s identity management system.
The commission also encouraged the public to report suspicious messages, fake websites and other activities linked to identity fraud to the appropriate authorities.
The warning comes amid increasing concerns over cyber fraud and phishing schemes targeting Nigerians through fake government-related websites and social media campaigns.
