JAMB reopens NIN alignment service for data correction

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reactivated its National Identification Number alignment service, providing qualified candidates with an additional opportunity to resolve inconsistencies between their examination records and National Identity Management Commission information.

The board communicated this development via its official X account, @jamb_hq, on Friday, clarifying that the service was accessible to candidates requiring the reconciliation of misaligned personal information.

JAMB, nevertheless, emphasized that this reopening represented a singular opportunity and that application approval would not occur automatically.

The board instructed candidates to ensure that any inaccuracies in their NIN records were addressed by NIMC prior to requesting alignment with their JAMB biodata.

The board additionally encouraged applicants to thoroughly examine their personal information and designate all necessary corrections within a single application to prevent errors that might compromise their application outcomes.

The inconsistencies may encompass personal particulars including names and dates of birth, alongside other biodata components, contingent upon the corrections needed.

Pursuant to the announcement, the application methodology, eligible correction categories, verification procedures, and supplementary requirements have been detailed in a dedicated episode of JAMB Explained, an instructional video distributed concurrently with the notification.

The board recommended that candidates review the instructional material and adhere to the established procedure before submitting their applications.

The board additionally cautioned applicants against expediting the procedure or furnishing incomplete documentation, emphasizing that all applications would undergo verification and approval assessment.

Candidates were further instructed to utilize exclusively official communication avenues, encompassing JAMB's authenticated social media channels and official website, to obtain dependable information regarding the service.

The reactivation of the NIN alignment service constitutes a component of collaborative initiatives undertaken by JAMB and NIMC to enhance the precision and uniformity of candidates' personal records utilized in tertiary admission procedures throughout Nigeria.

Applicants are required to verify that all modifications made to their NIMC records have been completely synchronized prior to commencing the alignment procedure with JAMB.

Initiate corrections through NIMC.
Modify personal information including name, date of birth, gender, state/LGA of origin, and other relevant fields via NIMC. Utilize the NIMC self-service modification portal (selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng) or attend an authorized NIMC facility.
Ensure that all modifications have been fully reflected in your NIN record before advancing to the JAMB alignment process.
Compile supporting documentation that corresponds with your updated NIMC information (such as birth certificate, affidavit, LGA certificate, NIN slip).

Critical guidelines established by JAMB: Thoroughly examine each field and include all necessary corrections within a single application.
This represents a singular opportunity.
Approval is contingent upon verification and applications may be denied.

Application procedure

The comprehensive step-by-step instructions (permissible fields, specific portal or procedure, necessary documentation, verification procedures, and applicable charges) are detailed in the official "JAMB Explained" video accessible via the @jamb_hq X post.

Based on the announcement and video instructions: Obtain access to the service through the official channel demonstrated in the video (generally accessible via the JAMB e-Facility or a specialized alignment portal).

Certain circumstances may necessitate an in-person visit to a JAMB office following initial submission or acquiring forms/templates.
Submit your application only after thoroughly reviewing and selecting all required corrections.

Access the complete official video at: Locate the @jamb_hq post identified as "The NIN alignment service is here!" (released 16 October 2026) and view the accompanying video. Following submission, regularly check your JAMB account or monitored phone number/email address for progress notifications.
Do not presume automatic approval — await formal notification from JAMB.

Essential recommendations: Utilize exclusively authorized platforms: jamb.gov.ng, efacility.jamb.gov.ng, or the methodology outlined in the @jamb_hq video. Refrain from engaging unauthorized intermediaries.

Eligible fields commonly include names and dates of birth (and typically related biodata such as gender or state of origin), but confirm exactly in the video.
Act promptly — the window is limited.