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HOW I GOT MY IDENTITY CARD

About December of 2020, the federal government launch the IMPROVED NIN SLIP AND MOBILE APP. There were some initial challenges and these were followed by usual condemnations by some Nigerians. Eventually they got the app right and our details correct in the application.

Yesterday, I decided to get the ID Card in a hard copy. I initially wanted it laminated but then decided to print it in plastic form.

All I needed to do was to my NIMC APP, select the option to print NIN slip, token is generated by the app, I to the payment platform within the app, paid N1200 for the NIN SLIP (there is another option of N400 for STANDARD NIN SLIP), after successfully paying using my bank master card, I could the improved NIN slip in pdf (high resolution).

I went for the NIN SLIP (N1200) instead of the STANDARD NIN SLIP (N400) because it looks better. I took it for printing in plastic, paid 1k and about 30mins later, I'm walking out with my National Identity Card. Simple and easy, I didn't have to go to their office or wait anymore (actually, since 2013).

In my opinion, this option is good and benefit the govt, me and the guys in the street. The govt generated their revenue, I got my National Identity Card and the guy in the street got paid for his business. Everyone goes home getting what they wanted. When this digital ID Card was introduced by the govt, some were quick to complain, calling the govt confused among other words they could use, it is as if some of these people are so invested in the failure of the FG.

Some things in life needs time and patience to get to where we want it to be. Take a look at the internet or the mobile phone, it took time but eventually, we are where we are today. I think the FG should ensure that National Drivers Licenses goes digital and can be obtained through this same NIMC platform. They should also take payments/renewal for vehicle papers and insurance digital so vehicle owners would make their payments/renewal and get their documents, print them out without the hassle of visiting these offices.

Sometimes, most times you just need to have patience and resist the urge to condemn every little thing the FG does, unless you are sworn never to see anything good whatsoever in what they do. Like the e-naira, NIMC application had it challenges initially but after a while, it's been fixed and we can all use it easily. I am imagining the future where the e-naira would be exchanged with digital currencies of other countries, especially the digital yuan (I know the US Govt will never like it but it is about time the US dollars used as instrument of oppression and exporting inflation be sidelined)

Fynestboi

It wouldn't take them long to print voters card, na national id card come be wahala.

You just wasted your money doing nothing . And for your information, the government is the only authorized body to issues permanent IDs that comes with a microchip that's link to your biodata and bank . When the test for verification come ,na you go come tell us the story

Ammishaddai:
You just wasted your money doing nothing . And for your information, the government is the only authorized body to issues permanent IDs that comes with a microchip that's link to your biodata and bank . When the test for verification come ,na you go come tell us the story

Kai! see finishing

Good one but stop confusing us.. shey na NIN slip card you dey call National ID card ni??

because I can see NIN slip on the card u printed?

70years old man..

Ammishaddai:
You just wasted your money doing nothing . And for your information, the government is the only authorized body to issues permanent IDs that comes with a microchip that's link to your biodata and bank . When the test for verification come ,na you go come tell us the story

False and this was government issued. They issued the NIN, the launched the platform to link it my sim cards, they offered the option for me to print it and anyone can it is original by scanning the code.

engreddy:
False and this was government issued.

...so where is the microchip ? I like people like you who try to defend their mistakes. It makes it worthwhile mocking you in the long run

Ammishaddai:
...so where is the microchip ?

Does your voters card have microchip? Microchip was for mastercard. It was a partnership made with mastercard so one can use it for financial transaction. It was not even necessary. I am thinking that probably was likely why most Nigerians could not get their card, maybe the PDP govt mismanaged the funds and if they mismanaged it, the new govt that came in would have their hands tied. If they cancel the contract with Mastercard, they probably would have to pay a lot of money. So they came up with this idea. This is just me thinking.

I also observe that in the NIMC app, your ID that appears is called "Digital Identity Card". When printing out, they call it Digital NIN Slip. I think there was something wrong with their deal with Mastercard.

samuel051:
70years old man..

have you checked my profile? I do not feel 70

CandyOps:
Good one but stop confusing us.. shey na NIN slip card you dey call National ID card ni??

because I can see NIN slip on the card u printed?

and will get me anywhere I want to go.

engreddy:
Micro cheap was for mastercard. It was a partnership made with mastercard so one can use it for financial transaction. It was not even necessary.

Oga , go and before saying what you don't know . Here's what a government issued card should look like. Now compare what you've done to this . So who is deceiving who ?

What you have is a laminated NIN slip, the national ID (NIMC) looks like a master card with micro chip.

Opperwezen:
What you have is a laminated NIN slip, the national ID (NIMC) looks like a master card with micro chip.

It does not look like mastercard, it is mastercard.

Op, can you use this one to binance??

engreddy:


It does not look like mastercard, it is mastercard.

Please how long does it take to get the original?

Ammishaddai:
Oga , go and before saying what you don't know . Here's what a government issued card should look like. Now compare what you've done to this . So who is deceiving who ?

How can I get this ed since 2014...still have those 2 slips given.

Ammishaddai:
...so where is the microchip ? I like people like you who try to defend their mistakes. It makes it worthwhile mocking you in the long run

dont mind the op. He can't even use that rubbish in in the bank. The will prefer his paper nin slip to that.

FahBuLous:
Please how long does it take to get the original?

I waited since 2013. I have no response.

FahBuLous:
Op, can you use this one to binance??

yes. I verified my binance using Voters ID, but that was more than a year ago. I will be ing other exchanges with this.

silibaba:
dont mind the op. He can't even use that rubbish in in the bank. The will prefer his paper nin slip to that.

Because you are bank? Bank will accept the Slip but will not accept a digital improved NIN slip? Some people too dey know. I do not have your time. I simply share my experience which will help a lot of people.

Ammishaddai:
Oga , go and before saying what you don't know . Here's what a government issued card should look like. Now compare what you've done to this . So who is deceiving who ?

Oga, the NIN is govt issued, NIMC app is issued, approved and securely controlled, the Digital National Identity Card in your NIMC app is govt issued, verified and approved, the Digital NIN Slip I now have is govt issued. I just printed it.

FahBuLous:
Op, can you use this one to binance??

It is amazing how much information you can gain if you just search for it. A lot of people have already been using this methods. See more screenshot below

engreddy:
yes. I verified my binance using Voters ID, but that was more than a year ago. I will be ing other exchanges with this.

Thank you so much for this information...

engreddy:
Oga, the NIN is govt issued, NIMC app is issued, approved and securely controlled, the Digital National Identity Card in your NIMC app is govt issued, verified and approved, the Digital NIN Slip I now have is govt issued. I just printed it.

Stop deceiving yourself; you just only printed your NIN slip bros . When proper verification comes you'll come back here and tell the story

Ammishaddai:
Stop deceiving yourself; you just only printed your NIN slip bros . When proper verification comes you'll come back here and tell the story

ok.

Ammishaddai:
...so where is the microchip ? I like people like you who try to defend their mistakes. It makes it worthwhile mocking you in the long run

The microchip format is on hold for now.

Zico777:

The microchip format is on hold for now.

Bros, nobody is arguing whether it's on hold or not . What we are only pointing out here is that the OP just wasted his money reprinting his Nation ID thinking he's getting an original .

Ammishaddai:
Bros, nobody is arguing whether it's on hold or not . What we are only pointing out here is that the OP just wasted his money reprinting his Nation ID thinking he's getting an original .

You see how smart you are? I don't writing anything or anywhere that I'm getting an original national id. I don't even writing I'm thinking what I have is similar to what the FG will issue.

I have solved a problem. I have an id card, a national id which has solved my issues of what I need for verification. It can be authenticated by anyone to be mine when I present it. But of course, you are free to show yourself.

engreddy:


You see how smart you are? I don't writing anything or anywhere that I'm getting an original national id. I don't even writing I'm thinking what I have is similar to what the FG will issue.

I have solved a problem. I have an id card, a national id which has solved my issues of what I need for verification. It can be authenticated by anyone to be mine when I present it. But of course, you are free to show yourself.

Bros , I think you're suffering from selective amnesia but I won't waste my time pointing that out to you since you're already deluded with you with your NIN slip that has been converted to card

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