NIMC debunks viral NIN data breach claims
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed viral social media reports alleging a breach of Nigeria’s NIN database as false and unfoun Read More: https://punchng.com/nimc-debunks-viral-nin-data-breach-claims/
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has refuted claims on social media that Nigeria's National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached. NIMC's Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, stated that the claim was "false and unfounded," and described the circulating video as a recycled report from 2024 that had previously been discredited.
The commission affirmed that the National Identity Database (NIDB) has remained uncompromised and emphasized its commitment to maintaining robust security measures to protect citizens' personal data.
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