NigeriaNational Identification Number
Also known as: NIN
Specification
Format
XXXXXXXXXXX
- X — any letter
- Length
- 11 characters
- Checksum
- No
Only the format is checked — this number has no check digit.
- Embedded data
- No
This number encodes no extractable personal data.
Sample test value
35928379150This value was randomly generated to satisfy the format and check-digit rules. It is not a real ID and does not belong to any person.
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