NIMC debunks viral NIN data breach claims

NIMC said, “The Commission National Identity Database (NIDB) has not been breached or compromised at any point.” The commission added that it maintains “robust, multi-layered security infrastructure” to protect the personal data of registered citizens and legal residents, in line with international best practices. It expressed concern over the circulation of what it described as unverified claims, warning that such reports could mislead the public and cause unnecessary panic.

See more Punch stories on Google. “NIMC urges the public to disregard the video’s content and obtain information about the National Identity Management System only from NIMC’s official channels,” the statement said.