• About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
MetrowatchXtra
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
No Result
View All Result
MetrowatchXtra
No Result
View All Result
Home Tech

NIMC Says NIN Servers Secure, Not Hacked

Ogochukwu Isioma by Ogochukwu Isioma
January 12, 2022
0 0
0
•*NIMC DG, Engr. Aliyu Aziz

•*NIMC DG, Engr. Aliyu Aziz

 

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Monday allayed fears over hacking its servers and facilities, saying that its servers were not breached.

Dismissing the fears, NIMC assures that its servers are fully optimised at the highest international security levels as the custodian of the most important national database for Nigeria.

The Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, in a New Year message said as the custodian of the foundational identity database for Africa’s most populous nation, NIMC has gone to great lengths to ensure the nation’s database is adequately secured and protected especially given the spate of cyber-attacks on networks across the world.

The DG stated that the Commission does not use nor store information on the AWS cloud platform or any public cloud despite the usefulness of the NIMC Mobile App available to the public for accessing their NIN on the go.

The DG further stated that the NIMC MobileID application has no database within the app, nor does it store information in flat files. The Commission has made this app available to the public to reduce and eliminate any delay or challenge(s) in accessing one’s NIN.

READ ALSO  Obi to New SANs: Continue to Use Law for the Emancipation of Society

While wishing all Nigerians and legal residents a happy and prosperous new year 2022, Aziz appealed to all stakeholders to embrace the identity, enrol and receive their NINs.

He stated that the Federal government’s efforts in providing security and economic solace for all Nigerians will be enhanced when the entire population is enrolled into the national identity database.

News Express learnt that over the years, NIMC has built a robust and credible system for Nigeria’s identity database.

It was further learnt that the Commission and its infrastructure are certified to the ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Standard which are revalidated annually.

Kayode Olagoke, Head, media of NIMC, said in a statement that the Commission has ensured maximum security of its systems and database, because of the critical nature of the identity data which it collects, manages and maintains as critical assets for the country.

“The Commission assures the public that it will continue to uphold the highest ethical standards in data security on behalf of the Federal Government and ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations”. He said.

According to him the public should be aware that the possession of a NIN slip does not amount to access to the National Identity Database, but that the NIN slip is just a physical assertion of a person’s identity. “Under the data protection regulations, no licensed partner/vendor is authorized to scan and store copies of individuals NIN slips but rather authenticate the NIN using the approved and authorized verification platforms/channels provided.

READ ALSO  Gov Abiodun Signs Ogun 2022 Budget of N350.735Bn into Law

“As part of its policies to protect personally identifiable information stored in the National Identity Database, the public may recall that the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy through NIMC launched the Tokenization features of the NIN verification service. This solution is to safeguard the personal data of individuals and ensure continuous user rights and privacy”. He said.

NIMC commends efforts of Federal government agencies such as Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Immigration Services, Pension Commission (PenCom), Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Customs for having streamlined their services in line with the use of National Identification Number (NIN) as the valid means of identification as well as in compliance with the mandatory use of NIN for government services.

Tags: HackerNIMCNIN
Ogochukwu Isioma

Ogochukwu Isioma

Ogochukwu Isioma is a Bachelor of Arts degree holder in Linguistics Studies from the University of Benin, and a Master's student in International Affairs and Diplomacy at the Amadu Bello University, Zaria. With over half a decade-long active journalism practice, Ogochukwu is the Founder and Publisher of popular education-focused online medium, CAMPUS GIST, and currently writes for METROWATCH. He can be reached via ogochukwuisioma@gmail.com.

RELATED POST

NIMC Denounces Data Breach Allegations, to Prosecute Harvesters | METROWATCH
Latest News

110m Nigerians Enrolled for NIN, Says NIMC Boss

by Seyi Babalola
September 17, 2024
0

The National Identity Management (NIMC) on Monday, disclosed that 110 million Nigerians have so far been registered for the national...

Read moreDetails
NCC

BREAKING | NCC Announces Sept 14 Final Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage | METROWATCH

August 28, 2024
NCC

NCC Streamlines NIN-SIM Linkage Process | METROWATCH

August 19, 2024
NIMC Denounces Data Breach Allegations, to Prosecute Harvesters | METROWATCH

NIMC Denounces Data Breach Allegations, to Prosecute Harvesters | METROWATCH

June 22, 2024
nin

NIMC Identifies Individuals Selling Fake NIN Number | METROWATCH

May 11, 2024
nin

SIM-NIN: Subscribers Kick against Friday Deadline, Demand Extension | METROWATCH

March 28, 2024
Load More

APO

Recent Posts

  • Taraba Poly Student Loses Both Hands While Hoisting PDP Flag
  • Federal Gov’t Slams Fresh Cybercrime Charge Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha
  • Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Wife Arrive Nigeria
  • Tinubu’s Nigeria First Policy and Quest for Economic Nationalism, By Owaikhena Osikhekha
  • CMD UMTH Calls for Philanthropic Support to Enable the Hospital Save More Lives from CKD

Recommended

OPINION | I Refuse to Give up on INEC, By Femi Adesina

Hours after Leaving Office, Femi Adesina, Buhari’s ex-Spokesman, lands new Job | METROWATCH

2 years ago
BAYELSA 2023 |  Timipre Sylva Writes INEC, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Amended Candidates’ List | METROWATCH

BAYELSA 2023 |  Timipre Sylva Writes INEC, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Amended Candidates’ List | METROWATCH

2 years ago
MetrowatchXtra

MetrowatchXtra is an online daily newspaper poised to act as a catalyst in our debate and desire for well-governed Nigeria and provide the much-needed platform for all, irrespective of social, religious or political divide, to express their views.
Metrowatchxtra Nigeria

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Health

© 2024 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved