Registrations for the National Identification Number (NIN) among Nigerians both within the country and in the diaspora increased to 123.9 million as of October 2025, according to figures released by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The latest total represents a sharp increase from the 114 million enrolments recorded at the close of 2024, indicating that nearly 9.9 million new NINs were issued in the first ten months of 2025.

Lagos, Kano Remain Nigeria’s Highest NIN-Enrolling States

NIMC data shows that Lagos State continues to record the highest number of NIN enrolments nationwide, with cumulative registrations exceeding 13.1 million.

The state has maintained its leading position since the launch of the identity registration exercise. Kano State follows closely in second place, with 11.5 million enrolments as of October 2025.

Kaduna State climbed to third position with 7.3 million registered residents, pushing Ogun State to fourth place with 5.1 million enrolments.

Male Enrollees Outnumber Females in NIN Database

The gender distribution of the NIN database shows a higher number of male enrollees compared to females.

According to NIMC figures:

• 69.7 million enrollees, or 56.25%, are male
• 54.2 million enrollees, representing 43.75%, are female

The data reflects the demographic composition of Nigerians captured so far in the national identity system.

NIMC Yet to Meet 95% Registration Goal

Despite the steady rise in enrolments, the commission remains well short of its ambitious target to register 95% of Nigeria’s population by the end of 2025.

In May, the Director-General of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reiterated the agency’s plan to achieve near-universal coverage before December 2025.

Meeting the target would require enrolling approximately 190 million Nigerians, based on an estimated national population of 200 million.

Ward-Based Enrolment Drive to Accelerate Coverage

Explaining the strategy to close the enrolment gap, Coker-Odusote said NIMC will roll out a nationwide ward-level registration exercise aimed at reaching communities more effectively.

“We will commence the Ward Enrollment Exercise to capture at least 95% of Nigerians before the end of the year,” she said.

According to the NIMC Director-General, the intensified registration campaign will be driven by enhanced digital infrastructure, expanded enrolment centres nationwide, and increased public awareness and sensitisation efforts.