NIMC has captured 127 million Nigerians in its National Identity Number database, with Lagos leading at 13.1 million registrations
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded no fewer than 127 million Nigerians in its National Identity Number (NIN) database as of December 2025.
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Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s spokesman, confirmed the figures while responding to enquiries on the country’s updated NIN enrolment.
He noted that detailed enrolment statistics would soon be published on the commission’s website.
Adegoke urged Nigerians to use the commission’s digital platforms to register for their NIN or update personal data to ensure accuracy.
According to NIMC data as of October 31, 2025, the total registration stood at 123.9 million, with Lagos State topping the chart at 13.1 million.
The highest cumulative enrolments were closely followed by Kano (11.5 million), Kaduna (7.3 million), Ogun (5.1 million), and Oyo (4.7 million).
Other leading states include Katsina (4.2 million), FCT Abuja (4.06 million), Rivers (3.6 million), Delta (3.2 million), and Bauchi (3.2 million).
States with the lowest enrolments include Kwara (2.09 million), Imo (2.09 million), Yobe (2.08 million), Enugu (2 million), and Kogi (1.9 million).
The NIMC database also shows that 54,206,154 females and 69,700,164 males were captured across the country.
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The commission emphasised that registration is vital for access to social services, financial transactions, and official identification.
