NIN Database Breach: NIMC Denies Viral Claims, Says Database Is Secure
Reloaded News Desk
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied viral claims that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached or compromised.
The commission said the claims circulating on social media, including allegations that NIN and Bank Verification Number (BVN) details were being sold, are false and unfounded.
NIMC said the material being circulated is a recycled report from 2024 which it had previously disclaimed.
The commission maintained that the National Identity Database has not been breached or compromised.
NIMC said it operates multi-layered security systems designed to protect the personal information of registered Nigerians and legal residents.
It urged members of the public to disregard the circulating material and rely on official NIMC channels for information about the national identity system.
The controversy is significant because NIN has become a major identity credential used for verification across several government and financial services.
NIMC’s denial addresses the specific claim of a breach. It does not mean that identity-related fraud or unauthorised use of personal information cannot occur through other channels.
For Nigerians, the distinction is important: a confirmed breach of the central database is different from individual cases of identity theft, phishing, unauthorised disclosure or misuse of personal information.
NIMC said Nigerians should remain cautious about disclosing their NIN details and should not respond to suspicious requests for identity information.
For now, the commission’s position is that there has been no compromise of the National Identity Database.
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