By Isa Abdul, Abuja

Nigerians have been educated on how to download their National Identification Number slips online for free. The National Identity Management Commission explained this through its NINAuth mobile application.

The commission outlined the process in a video shared on its official X account on Wednesday, demonstrating how NIN holders can obtain the document without visiting its enrolment centres or paying third-party agents.

NIMC, outlined the steps as follows:

Download the NINAuth application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Open the application on your mobile phone.
Tap “Do More with NINAuth”.
Select “NIN Slip” from the available options.
Complete the facial authentication process to verify your identity.

According to the commission, successful authentication would allow users to download and save their official NIN slips directly to their mobile phones.

“Once verified, click on ‘Download NIN Slip’ to generate and save the official NIMC-issued NIN slip into your mobile phone,” it said.

The commission said the process is convenient and secure, free and required only a few steps to complete.

“It is that simple, it is free, available, and a few taps away. Get yours today,” Nice added.

The commission said the process was designed to make obtaining the document easier while reducing the need for physical visits to its offices.

NIMC launched the NINAuth platform in October 2025 to let Nigerians control who accesses their personal data across government, banking, telecoms, and education services.

In June 2026, the commission announced that NIN holders could download their official NIN slips directly through the application at no cost.

According to information published on the NINAuth website, the downloaded slip is the same official document issued by NIMC and can be used at banks, government offices and other institutions where it is required.

The National Identification Number is an 11-digit unique number issued to Nigerians and legal residents following successful enrolment. It serves as a means of establishing and verifying an individual’s identity and is used to link personal records to the National Identity Database.

To obtain a NIN, an individual must visit an NIMC enrolment centre, complete the registration process, provide the required demographic information and undergo biometric capture, including fingerprint and facial scans, before being issued an 11-digit identification number.

By Felix Umande

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved a fresh set of appointments into his administration.

The new appointees are:

1. Hon. Kelvin Atsem – PSA on Youth Mobilization
2. Hon. Ulaha Paschal Aondolumun – Special Assistant on Community Relations
3. Hon. Terhemen Ndiisaa – PSA on Politics
4. Hon. Galim Terhide – Special Assistant on Revenue
5. Hon. Ankpo Tarvershima – Special Assistant on Sanitation
6. Hon. Job Tseagh – PSA on Power
7. Hon. Lubem Mbabov – PSA on Community Engagement
8. Hon. Terwase Aondoakaa – PSA on Community Engagement
9. Hon. Charles Tema – PSA on Community Engagement
10. Hon. Dr. Doom Dorcas Akpoughol – SSA on Event Management

Charging the appointees, Governor Alia said: “I charge you to immediately get acquainted with the blueprint of my administration and work according to the vision and principles as contained in the working document.

“You must always put the interest of the state first in the discharge of your official duties.”

The Governor expressed hope that the appointees will bring diverse experience to their respective offices, and charged each of them with absolute dedication to duty, adding that he expects diligent service to the people of Benue State.

“I demand integrity in the discharge of your official responsibilities,” he said.

The statement was signed by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

–Promises clearing backlog of gratuities

By Sam Ukpe

13th-month pension bonus to all pensioners in the State, as well as a N10,000 one-time welfare support for November, 2026, has been approved by the
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.

Governor Umo Eno disclosed this while receiving the Merit Award presented to him by the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, who also endorsed him for re-election in 2027.

He was particularly impressed by their sense of gratitude and quality organisation, assuring that the Government under his leadership will continue to prioritize the welfare of pensioners and elderly citizens in the State. In his words:

“This is indeed humbling to me. It shows that you are truly technocrats with a laudable sense of organization. You may be retired but not tired. I celebrate and appreciate you greatly.

“I am now directing that N10,000 be added to the November 2026 pension payment of every pensioner in support of your welfare.”

He urged them to equally enroll in the State’s health insurance scheme, which he said was free for 65-year-olds and above, to enable them to enjoy quality healthcare and a good rest across the state.

The Gov noted that he had promised to clear the backlog of gratuities, stressing that N100 billion has so far been paid, from the accumulated N111 billion since 2012, assuring that before the end of his first term, the balance will be cleared.

Earlier, in his welcome remarks, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Pastor Sylvester Nkodo, thanked the Governor for his compassionate and impactful leadership, describing his commitment to the welfare of the elderly and retired public servants as heartwarming and unprecedented.

He also noted that Gov. Eno’s policies have significantly improved their living standard and lifted them from abject poverty to a life of dignity.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for the release of over N100 billion for the payment of inherited gratuities dating back to 2012 and prayed that God will grant the wishes of pensioners by granting him a second term in 2027.

Following a motion moved and seconded by Comrade James Inim and Dr. Mrs. Uduak Udoaka, respectively, the pensioners unanimously endorsed President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno and other candidates of the APC for re-election in 2027.