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NIMC gives conditions to waive N28,574 Date of Birth changes on NIN
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National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that Nigerians will not be required to pay the new N28,574 fee for correcting their date of birth (DOB) on the National Identification Number (NIN) database records if the error originated from the commission or its agents during registration.
This clarification follows public concern and legal scrutiny by the Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN), which accused NIMC of attempting to impose the increased fee on all applicants, regardless of fault.
The new charge, representing a 75 per cent hike from the previous N16,340, was part of a revised price list released on May 10.
Head of NIMC’s Legal Regulatory Compliance Service Department, Festus Esangbedo, in a letter, confirmed that the N28,574 fee applies solely to voluntary DOB changes initiated by individuals presenting new documentation, and does not cover corrections for errors made by the commission or its agents.
“The Commission applies a fault-based approach: errors attributable to NIMC or its agents are corrected free of charge, while modifications requested by applicants based on new documentation are subject to fees,” Esangbedo said.
He explained that NIMC’s current self-service system includes multiple verification stages to minimise registration errors. These, he said, includes automated validation of the National Population Commission (NPC) birth certificate number, which auto-fills the DOB field, and a final review screen for applicants to confirm all data before submission.
The clarification was issued in response to a May 12 letter from DPLAN, in which its Director of Policy, Barrister Oladipupo Ige, warned that the commission risked violating the country’s data protection laws by applying the same fee to all applicants, regardless of who caused the error. He said NIMC’s failure to disclose exemptions for fee waivers was inconsistent with Article 36 of the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, which governs data rectification rights.
He said: “Section 4 of Article 36 states clearly that where the error was caused by the data controller, in this case, NIMC—the data subject should not pay. It’s illegal and unfair to demand N28,000 from someone to fix a mistake they didn’t make.”
He emphasised that the Commission is within its rights to charge for voluntary data modifications, but not for corrections of mistakes it made. Ige also called for greater transparency to ensure citizens are aware of their rights.
In response, NIMC reaffirmed its legal compliance and said that free correction is standard practice once an error made by its officials or partners is brought to its attention.
“This aligns with our obligations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Where errors occur due to our fault or that of our agents, we provide immediate remediation at no cost,” Esangbedo noted.
Additionally, he defended the increased fees for voluntary changes, saying they reflect legitimate service charges and help support infrastructure maintenance, fraud prevention, and service delivery, stating: “The fees represent value-added services and are essential for maintaining service quality.”
According to NIMC’s internal communication, the upward review of fees was influenced by inflation—currently at 32.70 per cent, and the need to harmonise charges with other government agencies like the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps, which offer similar services. The Commission said the pricing update also aims to boost revenue, support social intervention efforts, and cover the cost of newly introduced products.
“Following consultations with all departments and considering inflation at 32.70 per cent, we propose an upward review of fees and charges with at least a 20 per cent markup, except for services with peculiarities,” the memo stated.
The Commission stressed that it remains committed to the public interest and will continue to offer redress for its own errors at no cost to Nigerians.
Eight students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, have been reportedly abducted after suspected kidnappers attacked their residence in Ipara, Remi North Local Government Area of the state.
A student at the school, who spoke to Tribune Online on condition of anonymity, explained that the incident happened around 9 pm on Wednesday, with eight students abducted by the kidnappers.
Following the incident, the source disclosed that the school management has announced the cancellation of their computer-based and written examinations scheduled for today (Tuesday).
“Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, today’s examination has been cancelled.
“However, *tomorrow’s examination remains scheduled as planned.* If there is any change regarding tomorrow’s exam, an official announcement will be communicated promptly.
“For now, all students are encouraged to remain calm, stay positive, and continue preparing for their examinations. We are hopeful that the situation will be resolved soon.
“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,” the notice sighted by Tribune Online reads.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed to Tribune Online that there were reports of abduction in the Ipara axis of the state.
While the PPRO did not confirm the number of people abducted, he disclosed that personnel of the Nigeria Police, especially men of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Violent Crime Response Unit and other tactical teams, have been deployed to the area immediately.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic promised to get back to our correspondent on the incident. However, notice (Nigerian Tribune)
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has come under heavy hammer from a Professor of English at the University of Ibadan, Prof. Ademola Omobewaji Dasylva, over his alleged three-hour delay to a programme and failure to apologise after arriving.
Dasylva, who teaches drama, poetry, African Literatures and Oral Literature/Folklore Studies at the University of Ibadan, described the monarch’s conduct as disrespectful and inconsistent with the values of the revered Yoruba royal institution.
The don made the remarks in an article, titled: “Of Mythography and Mythognosis: A Complementary Perspective on Yoruba Mythology and The Relevance, Today,” published on the Toyin Falola Network.
According to Dasylva, the article partly celebrated the inauguration of the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, held on July 14, 2026.
Before I go on, however, let me mention, in passing, but for the maturity and discipline demonstrated by both the organisers, and the very cultured invited guests, an extreme patience taken for granted by some leaders and cultural icons, the well organised inauguration event of a foremost Yoruba Cultural Institute could have been thoroughly messed up, courtesy of the usual ‘Nigerian thing’, widely referred to as ‘African time,’” he wrote.
Dasylva said the event was scheduled to begin at 9am, with dignitaries, including retired Bishop (Prince) Ladigbolu, already seated, while the programme indicated that the Alaafin was expected at 9:55am.
The university lecturer alleged that the monarch did not arrive until 12:20pm, forcing guests to wait for more than three hours.
“However, the event had to be kept on hold, courtesy of Alaafin Owoade, who arrived at the venue at 12:20pm.
“In other words, people, including yours truly, were kept waiting for over three hours before the event finally took off.
“Perhaps it wouldn’t have mattered much had other important and peripheral activities including cultural dances, been allowed to fill up the gap pending the Alaafin’s arrival, but no.
“Everyone was kept waiting and wondering what could have taken the monarch that long to attend to a great honour bestowed on the revered Throne of the Alaafin and Ancestry.”
The professor said what disappointed him most was the absence of an apology from either the monarch or his representatives.
“Unfortunately, not a word of apology for the lateness of the Imperial Majesty and his entourage, either by his spokesperson or directly by His Imperial Majesty!
“But as a teacher of culture, a proud Yoruba, and an advocate of our rich African cultural heritage, I found that rather strange and incomprehensible.”
Dasylva argued that while such behaviour had become common among some politicians, it should not be associated with a foremost Yoruba monarch.
“I do know that many uncultured Nigerian politicians who have refused to outgrow their adult delinquency regularly do that a lot and take the people they are meant to serve for granted.
“However, may I say in all humility, it is least expected of a foremost Yoruba monarch, a significant institution that embodies Yoruba cultural values and the requisite discipline.
“To whom much is given much is required.
“Again, in all humility, I stand to be corrected.”
As at the time of filing this report, Oba Owoade, who is currently on vacation to Manitoba, Canada, where he resided before becoming Alaafin, could not be reached for comments on the professor’s condemnation.
In the next 6 months, Abuja residents can now link Lugbe from Nile University.
Construction of Collector Road CO1 from the Nile University area to Ring Road III (Lugbe) is now going on.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, was at the site to inspect the project, which was flagged off last month.
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