By October 2025, 123.9 million Nigerians had registered for the National Identification Number (NIN), according to the latest data released by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
At the end of 2024, the database held 114 million entries, showing that enrolments grew steadily over the past year.
NIN Registrations Soar
Consequently, nearly 10 million new registrations joined the system in the first ten months of 2025, reflecting Nigerians’ increasing participation in the national identity programme.
States Leading The Drive
Among the states, Lagos maintained its lead with over 13.1 million registrations, followed by Kano with 11.5 million.
Meanwhile, Kaduna overtook Ogun to take third place with 7.3 million, while Ogun registered 5.1 million.
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These figures indicate that urban centres continue to drive the NIN registration push.
The gender distribution shows that men dominate slightly, making up 56.25% of registrants, while women account for 43.75%.
This suggests that NIMC still faces challenges in reaching all citizens, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Targets And Next Steps
Despite this progress, NIMC has not yet reached its ambitious target.
In May, Director-General Abisoye Coker-Odusote outlined plans to register 95% of Nigerians before December 2025, roughly 190 million people.
To achieve this, the agency will launch a Ward Enrollment Exercise, expand registration centres, improve infrastructure, and run robust public awareness campaigns.
The programme also benefits from the World Bank’s ID4D project, co-financed by the French Development Agency and the European Investment Bank.
After missing last year’s registration deadline, NIMC extended the project to June 2026.
Ultimately, the goal is to provide a trusted, inclusive digital ID system that strengthens governance and improves public service delivery.
