President Bola Tinubu directs the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to expand National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment to cover 95% of Nigeria’s population by December 2026. Tinubu makes the announcement at the 8th National Identity Day celebration in Abuja, where he is represented by officials.
Vanguard reports that Tinubu highlights progress already recorded by NIMC, including nearly 140 million enrolments. The Punch frames the same announcement as a deadline-setting order to achieve 95% coverage, without shifting the focus away from the target. Both outlets present the directive as part of broader efforts to increase NIN registration nationwide.
While the coverage shares the same core details—the 95% enrolment goal, the December 2026 timeline, and NIMC’s role—emphasis differs slightly. Vanguard underlines the scale of existing enrolment figures, whereas The Punch centers on the directive and the deadline.
