NIN Modification Guide
NIN Modification in Nigeria: Correct Your Name, Date of Birth, Phone or Address
A wrong spelling or date of birth on your NIMC record can block a bank account, an admission or a passport application. Here is what can be corrected, what each correction costs, and how to submit and track a request online.
What you can correct
| Correction | Typical use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name correction | Fix spelling, reorder surname and first name | Most requested correction |
| Phone number change | Replace a lost or old line | Keeps your record reachable |
| Gender update | Fix a wrongly captured gender | Higher fee applies |
| Date of birth update | Align NIN with birth certificate | Strictest rules and highest fee |
| Residential address | Update after relocating | Useful for bank KYC |
Live prices for every correction are shown on the NIN Modification page before you confirm anything.
How to submit a modification request
- Sign in to Amana Internet and fund your wallet.
- Open NIN Modification on your dashboard.
- Choose the correction you need and read its price.
- Enter your 11-digit NIN and the corrected details exactly as they should appear.
- Confirm the request — your wallet is charged once the request is accepted, and you receive a reference.
Tracking your request
Every request has a reference. You can check the status with either the NIN or the reference, at any time, from the same page. Statuses move from pending to processing and then to approved or rejected.
- Keep your reference until the request is completed.
- Submit only one request per correction to avoid duplicate charges.
- If a request is rejected, correct the details and resubmit.
Before you submit
- Check the current record first with a NIN verification so you only pay for corrections you actually need.
- Spell names exactly as they appear on your birth certificate or affidavit.
- If your record is stuck rather than wrong, you may need IPE clearance or NIN validation instead.
Frequently asked questions
Correct your NIN record
Submit a name, date of birth, gender, phone or address correction and track it from your dashboard.