Sri Lanka rolling national ID card investments into digital identity project
The transition to Sri Lanka’s unique digital ID (SL-UDI) for its citizens will strategically incorporate existing investments including software modules,…
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Digital ID issuance platform for Nigerians abroad gets upgrade
Nigerians living abroad are now able to access National Identification Number (NIN) services in a seamless, robust, more secure, and…
Nigeria plans digital land registration to boost revenue for state governments
Nigerian authorities are in the process of implementation a National Land Registration, Documentation and Titling Program (NLRDTP), which will digitize…
Greek citizens under deadline to secure their digital ID
Greeks have just days to apply for their Personal Citizen Number before the government automatically issues one to every resident…
Infrastructure sharing deal to boost digital connectivity in three African countries
Two major telecommunications companies operating in Africa, Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group, have agreed to share common infrastructure in a…
Ambitious plans for biometric hardware in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is seriously looking at spawning an authentication equipment industry after its unique digital ID is launched, top officials…
Pakistan govt prioritizes DPI, cashless economy
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government is prioritizing the digitization of Pakistan’s economy and the shift of financial…
Jordan submits digital transformation strategy for public comment
Jordan has kicked off public consultations for its National Digital Transformation Strategy, targeting the development of digital infrastructure, digital government…
Madagascar’s digital governance, ID project timeline extended to 2026
The implementation timeline of Madagascar’s Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project (PRODIGY) has been extended to 2026 in a…
Tanzania digital ID address system facilitates access to student loans, other services
Hundreds of students in Zanzibar have been able to apply for student loans using a digital ID address system recently…
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