NIMC’s new Nigeria ID4D project partner to increase financial inclusion
FIC Professionals Network Plc, an organization working to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria, says it has received the greenlight from…
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Ghana to make national ID a multipurpose card for seamless services
Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) says it plans to expand use cases of the national ID – the Ghana Card…
South Africa will invest in DPI, says President
South Africa is planning to invest in digital public infrastructure (DPI) , including the launch of a national digital identity…
Sri Lanka: ‘DPI is not just a buzzword’
A robust digital public infrastructure (DPI) framework is central to Sri Lanka’s ongoing digital transformation, while the country’s digital ID…
South African banks plan more branches to expand digital ID services access
Banks in South Africa say they plan to open more branches this year in order to facilitate access to Home…
Kenyan President signs Proclamation to facilitate national ID issuance in border communities
President William Ruto of Kenya has signed a Presidential Proclamation on Registration and Issuance of IDs to border counties in…
How Vietnam can manage risks, challenges to unlock full digital transformation gains
Issues around privacy, data security, skills gap, and potential exclusion from the digital ecosystem, have been identified among the risks…
Sri Lanka to launch GovPay in milestone for digital government services
Sri Lanka is launching its digital government services with GovPay. GovPay is launching on February 7 and will be Sri…
Cameroon’s new generation biometric ID card system goes live Feb 17
The Delegate General for National Security (DGSN) – the head of Cameroon’s Police – Martin Mbarga Nguele, has announced that…
Simprints co-founder nets prestigious Impact Prize
A senior member of Simprints has been recognized with a prestigious prize. Alexandra Grigore, Simprints’ chief strategy officer, is the…
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