Biometrics interoperability, digital ID trust, gender, to be discussed in upcoming events
A series of events on digital identity and biometrics technology has been lined up to address several common issues and…
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Ayang Macdonald is a freelance journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He boasts 10 years of professional experience in journalism in which he has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buea in South western Cameroon. He is a versatile reporter with interest in ICTs, innovation, digital entrepreneurship, defense and military, politics, economy, health and environment, humanitarian issues and sports.
Accelerating Nigeria’s digital ID issuance will take more funding, infrastructure
The ongoing process in Nigeria to issue national biometric digital IDs (NINs) to citizens will be more effective if the…
Nigeria lauds increased participation in national digital ID registration process
The federal government of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the recent level of participation of citizens in the ongoing process…
Telpo unveils facial recognition terminal for multi-person temperature checks
Telpo has introduced TPS680T, a dynamic multipurpose temperature checking and biometric identity verification device that it claims can accurately and…
Biometrics Institute unveils major educational events for 2021
A number of educational activities intended to edify the biometrics community on how to improve the use of biometric identification…
Berkshire Biomedical raises $3M for dual biometric virtual health care solution
Berkshire Biomedical, a Dallas-based medical equipment manufacturer says it has secured its first-ever third-party funding to the tune of $3…
Police plan $4M biometric forensic system in Uganda
Uganda police authorities say more resources are needed to continue the installation of its biometric forensic system as part of…
Guide for ethical, legal use of facial recognition published by BSIA
A 16-page document detailing parameters for the ethical and legal use of automated facial recognition (AFR) by companies has been…
Nigeria’s move to link digital identity numbers to SIM cards sparks lawsuit
The controversy surrounding the decision by Nigeria’s federal government to have citizens link their biometrics-backed digital IDs to their SIM…
Greek police to introduce mobile biometrics during patrols
Greece is due to put in place a system known as ‘Smart Policing,’ which will see individuals undergo biometric scans…
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