7 Key Facts You Need to Know About the New Nigeria National ID Card

7 Facts About Proposed New Nigeria National ID Card.

Recently, the Nigerian Government, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), introduced an innovative identity solution integrated with payment functionality.

New Nigeria National Id Card Details  Important Details.

Here are the crucial details about the proposed New Nigeria National Identity Card with multifunction:

1. Single Card Convenience: The new National ID card is a single, convenient, and multipurpose card, replacing the need for multiple cards.
2. Versatile Use Cases: The single card serves multiple purposes including payments/financial transactions, government services, travel, and more.
3. Collaboration for Financial Integration: NIMC collaborates with the CBN and NIBSS to facilitate payment and financial services through the card.
4. Powered by AFRIGO: The card is powered by the AFRIGO card scheme, an indigenous scheme managed by NIBSS.
5. Application Process: Applicants must request the card with their National Identification Number (NIN) through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or respective banks.
6. Issuance Protocol: The card will be issued through applicants’ banks following existing protocols for debit/credit card issuance.
7. Pickup and Delivery Options: Cardholders can pick up their cards at designated centers or opt for delivery at a requested location, with an additional cost borne by the applicant.

Key Features of the New Nigeria National ID Card:

a. Machine-readable Zone (MRZ) compliant with international standards for e-passport information.

b. Additional features include travel, health insurance, microloans, agriculture, food stamps, transport, and energy subsidies.

c. National QR Code containing the national identification number.

d. Biometric authentication through fingerprint and picture data stored on the card chip.

e. Offline Capability: The card allows transactions in areas with limited network coverage or no infrastructure connectivity.

f. Debit and Prepaid Functionality: The card caters to both banked and unbanked individuals, serving as a debit and prepaid card.

For more information about the New Nigeria National Identity Card, please, visit the NIMC website at https://nimc.gov.ng.