Why newspaper publications, affidavits may no longer legalise name changes in Nigeria

For millions of everyday Nigerians, personal identity remains a sacred anchor, making any alterations to official names a deeply sensitive and life-altering undertaking.
From marriage and relocation to aligning certificates with West Africa Examinations Council Nigeria (WAEC), Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and National Identification Number (NIN) records, Nigerians frequently adjust their official identities for crucial life events.
Aligning bank accounts, pension funds, and Bank Verification Number (BVN) profiles with new identities usually drives thousands daily to seek routine name corrections for seamless financial transactions.
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