The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded no fewer than 127 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) as of December 2025.

The figure was confirmed by the commission’s spokesman, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, in response to enquiries on the latest enrolment data. He noted that updated nationwide statistics would soon be published on the NIMC website.

Dr. Adegoke encouraged Nigerians to make use of the Commission’s digital platforms for new registrations, data corrections, and other NIN-related services.

Data available on the NIMC website as of October 31, 2025, showed that 123.9 million Nigerians had been enrolled at the time, with Lagos State leading the country’s enrolment figures at 13.1 million.

“The highest cumulative enrolment figure of over 13 million was recorded in Lagos State. Regional figures indicated an almost equal distribution across the North and South,” says the Commission.

The top 10 states are Lagos with 13.1 million, Kano with 11.5 million, Kaduna with 7.3 million, Ogun with 5.1 million, Oyo with 4.7 million, and Katsina with a total of 4.2 million.

Others are FCT Abuja 4.06 million, Rivers State 3.6 million, followed by Delta with 3.2 million, and Bauchi State with 3.2 million.

The states at the bottom are Kwara with 2.09 million, Imo state 2.09 million, Yobe 2.08 million, Enugu with 2 million, and Kogi state with 1.9 million.

The NIMC figures also indicated that a total of 54, 206,154 females were captured in the National database across the country as at October last year, while 69, 700164 males were recorded. (The Nation)

MMA2 to introduce slot system to balance demand, capacity in 2026

By Itohan Abara-Laserian

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., says it will introduce a structured slot system in 2026 to balance demand and capacity.

Mr. Remi Jibodu, an Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Bi-Courtney made the disclosure in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi on Monday in Lagos.

Speaking on operational outcomes from the year-end period and improvement plans for the new year, Jibodu, said that insights gained during the peak season would directly inform key efficiency-enhancing initiatives in 2026.

“The year-end peak period highlighted the importance of structured coordination among all stakeholders operating within the terminal environment.

“In 2026, MMA2 will introduce a structured slot system to balance demand and capacity across the airport terminal.

“This initiative will improve aircraft movement coordination, reduce congestion throughout the terminal during peak periods, enhance on-time performance for our airline partners, and enable better planning and deployment by ground handling companies,” he said.

Jibodu added that the initiative formed part of MMA2’s broader operational optimisation strategy and reflected the terminal’s commitment to aligning operations with global best practices in apron and airside management.

He also noted that MMA2 recorded a successful 2025 year-end operational period, underscoring the terminal’s resilience, operational flexibility, and strong collaboration with airline ground handling companies among others, during the peak festive travel season.

The COO, however, noted that throughout the high-traffic end-of-year period, MMA2 worked closely with its airline partners and key service providers, including ground handling companies, to deliver seamless and efficient operations and safety.

He added that to support uninterrupted flight operations, the terminal provided extended operational coverage, remaining open beyond its scheduled shutdown periods on several occasions to accommodate late-night and delayed flights.

Jibodu said the extensions were implemented alongside routine and essential daily maintenance activities, which continued without compromise to ensure the highest standards of safety, infrastructure integrity, and operational efficiency.

He also said that MMA2 deployed additional operational and ground support measures in coordination with ground handling partners to ensure smooth passenger facilitation, efficient baggage processing, and minimal disruption to airline schedules.

He noted that these proactive measures reinforced the terminal’s commitment to operational reliability, service excellence, and a consistently positive passenger experience, even during peak-demand periods.

According to him, security and passenger-support systems also recorded notable improvements during the year-end period as MMA2’s enhanced CCTV surveillance infrastructure played a critical role in monitoring terminal activities among others.

Commenting on non-aeronautical operations, Mr. Kola Bamigboye, Head, Space & Premises Management and Acting COO, noted that the year under review marked a period of innovation and strong performance across customer-facing services.

“Beyond aeronautical operations, MMA2 also recorded significant successes across its non-aeronautical services, further strengthening the overall passenger experience.

“Over the past year, MMA2 achieved remarkable progress across its non-aeronautical services, driven by innovation and a deliberate focus on customer experience.

“From retail and concession management to enhanced passenger amenities, our objective has been to deliver a convenient, comfortable, and engaging terminal environment.

“We are well-positioned to sustain this momentum in 2026 by continuing to innovate and elevate the customer journey,” he said. (NAN)