The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) alignment service, giving candidates another opportunity to correct discrepancies between their examination records and details held by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The board announced the development on Friday through its official X account, saying the service was intended for candidates whose personal information did not match across the two databases.
However, JAMB warned that the opportunity is available only once and that submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
Candidates have been advised to correct any errors in their NIN records through NIMC before applying to align their details with JAMB’s database.
The board also urged applicants to carefully review their information and select all necessary corrections in a single submission to avoid mistakes that could affect their applications.
The discrepancies may involve names, dates of birth and other personal information, depending on the corrections required.
How candidates can apply
Candidates seeking to use the service should:
- Correct the affected information through NIMC’s official self-service modification portal at https://selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng or visit an authorised NIMC centre.
- Confirm that the corrected information has been updated on their NIN records.
- Gather relevant supporting documents, such as a birth certificate, affidavit or NIN slip, where required.
- Follow the application procedure outlined in JAMB’s official JAMB Explained video, published through its verified X account, @jamb_hq.
- Submit all required corrections together and wait for verification and an official decision.
JAMB stressed that applications would be reviewed before approval and warned candidates against rushing through the process or submitting incomplete information.
The board also advised applicants to rely only on official JAMB and NIMC communication channels and avoid unauthorised agents.
The reopening is expected to help affected candidates resolve identity discrepancies that could create difficulties during registration and the tertiary admission process.
Candidates are encouraged to act promptly because the opportunity is limited and approval is not automatic.
