Lagos, Kano Lead as 117 Million Nigerians Get NIN

• NIMC has recorded a total of 117 million registrations for the National Identity Number (NIN) as of February 28, 2025.

• Lagos State has the highest cumulative enrollment figure with over 12.6 million registrants.

• The data reveals an almost equal distribution of registrations across the North and South, with Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Ekiti states ranking as the three states with the lowest enrollment figures.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that 117 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identity Number (NIN) as of February 28, 2025.

According to the latest enrolment statistics from the NIMC dashboard, 66,281,803 (56.5%) of the registered individuals are male, while 51,079,521 (43.5%) are female.

Lagos State has the highest cumulative enrollment figure with over 12.6 million registrants, while Kano State followed with 10.2 million registrants.

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The data reveals an almost equal distribution of registrations across the North and South. Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Ekiti states ranked as the three states with the lowest enrollment figures.

As stated in the report, “NIMC’s enrollment figures as of February 28, 2025, currently stand at over 117 million unique records.

“The highest cumulative enrollment figure of over 12.6 million was recorded in Lagos State. Regional figures indicated an almost equal distribution across the North and South.”

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