How to Get NIN Number for JAMB Registration 2023
Get your NIN Number for JAMB and start your registration of JAMB with these simple steps. A National Identification Number (NIN) is required for your JAMB or Direct Entry registration. NIN is a unique eleven (11) digit number.
What is NIN?
NIN stands for National Identification Number. It is eleven digits, which is unique to every citizen of the country. nonetheless, obtaining your NIN is required for you to register with JAMB. This number should be protected with care.
However, as of 2021, JAMB has mandated a NIN registration for students to combat malpractice in the board’s examinations. NIN registration is free. By implication, you do not have to pay any money for your NIN to process your admission to JAMB.
Additionally, you need to be aware that you cannot obtain a NIN number online.
Necessary documents to register NIN for JAMB use
To register for NIN you need to visit any outlet that helps to register NIN. The necessary documents for NIN registration are:
- Local Government of Origin Certificate
- Birth Certifcate
How to get NIN to register JAMB
Here is the procedure to get your NIN for JAMB registration;
- Access the NIN Registration Center
- Tell them you want to apply for NIN
- Collect the NIN form they will give you
- Fill in your details correctly on the NIN form
- Submit the form to the registrar
- Exercise a little patience to retrieve your NIN
How to get your NIN from your phone
You can get your NIN using the phone number you used to register. Service fee is twenty naira N20.
- Dial the USSD code *346# on your phone.
- Select “NIN Retrieval” by selecting the option 1.
- Click Select to see your NIN.
Locating the NIN office and other information
You can get your NIN for JAMB registration at MTN, Glo, or Airtel offices near you.
Alternatively, you can go to the local government office in your area to get a NIN.
More recently, other NIN offices are now in cities and towns where you can apply.
NIN offices are open Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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