Nigeria, Zimbabwe launch new farmer digital ID initiatives
After those of the tobacco sector, cotton farmers in Zimbabwe will soon have a biometric ID as part of efforts…
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Fresh alarm on illegal data harvesting in Nigeria
Digital rights advocacy organization, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has raised fresh concerns about the surreptitious sale of personal data in Nigeria….
Nigeria’s new tax ID could frustrate financial inclusion efforts, says analyst
An economist and data analyst has warned that the introduction of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) under Nigeria’s new taxation…
Over 3.5M enroll as continuous biometric voter registration begins in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 3.5 million citizens have enrolled on the electoral register…
Nigeria must issue 59M digital IDs in 18 months to meet World Bank target
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) must make sure it issues at least 59 million National Identification Numbers (NINs) by…
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…
Personal identity data still sold on dark web in Nigeria
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has revealed that different forms of personal data including the National Identification Number (NIN),…
Nigeria telcos eligible to offer NIN verification for SIM card services
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that telecommunications companies in the country have been cleared to provide verification…
Nigeria arrests suspects involved in digital ID theft for financial fraud
Nigeria’s anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised the alarm on an ongoing criminal activity in…
