Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued an urgent public alert warning Nigerians against a fraudulent social media post that claims a free National Identification Number (NIN) correction portal has been opened for data modifications. In a public advisory shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the commission described the message and its accompanying links as a phishing scam explicitly designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public and harvest their personal information. “NIMC warns the public against a fraudulent social media post claiming a free ‘Correction Portal’ is open via malicious links. This is a phishing scam,” the commission said.
According to digital security checks and scam patterns monitored by fact-checkers, the fraudulent campaign thrives on so‑called “engagement bait.” Cybercriminals lure victims with the false promise of a cost‑free, federal government‑mandated modification window, often claiming the portal was opened in response to a “high level of complaint.” The misleading flyer, which has gained traction across social media platforms, bears the logos of NIMC and the Federal Government and lists data update options including name, gender, and date of birth corrections, while directing users to an unofficial “gvly.xyz” domain. Users who click the unauthorised links are led to a deceptive interface where they are prompted to input sensitive demographic parameters such as names, phone numbers, and dates of birth, and sometimes asked to share the malicious link with a number of friends or WhatsApp groups to trigger a fictitious verification SMS. Cybersecurity experts warn that interacting with such platforms exposes individuals to extreme identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorised database exploitation.
NIMC firmly assured the public that the National Identity Database remains secure and fully protected against unauthorised external breaches. “We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” the commission stated. The agency emphasised that it has not deployed any open‑ended external links for free modifications on third‑party social platforms and urged the public to aggressively boycott such notifications. Members of the public were specifically advised not to click any unauthorised links and to rely only on official channels for any data modification, update, or correction requests.
For genuine updates, the commission directed citizens to two verified methods. The first is the official self‑service portal, accessible at selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng, where citizens can update specific fields by uploading statutory documents such as National Population Commission certificates for age corrections or court affidavits and newspaper extracts for name changes. The second is authorised enrolment centres nationwide, where physical visits can be made to verified NIMC offices and licensed partner locations. NIMC reiterated that valid information regarding identity updates will only be broadcast through its official website (www.nimc.gov.ng) and verified corporate communication channels.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over online scams targeting personal data and identity information, with fraudsters increasingly using fake websites and social media posts to lure victims. NIMC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious messages claiming to offer identity‑related services outside approved platforms. This is not the first time the commission has raised the alarm; earlier in March 2026, NIMC debunked a similar viral flyer promoting a “free” NIN data correction link, which it marked “FAKE” and recirculated as part of efforts to alert the public. At that time, the commission reiterated that all NIN data modifications can only be carried out through its official self‑service portal.
As of the time of this report, NIMC has not indicated whether any arrests have been made in connection with the latest phishing campaign. However, the commission has consistently called on citizens to report any suspicious platforms attempting to broker identity‑related services outside approved frameworks. With identity fraud and data harvesting on the rise, the advisory serves as a critical reminder for Nigerians to verify all online portals before submitting personal information.
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