Nigerian court orders extension of biometric ID registration deadlines
The deadline for Nigerians to procure and integrate the biometrics-based National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM cards as directed…
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GSMA recommends careful digital identity use for more effective subsidy programs
Programs where subsidies for utilities or other essentials can be delivered via a direct link to a digital identity or…
Yoti launches digital identity challenge to benefit African conservation dialogue
Yoti has launched a digital identity-themed African Conservation Challenge with a $15,000 prize for the submission that shows the most…
Biometric BACE API founder plans to bring AI problem-solving approach to all aspects of life
Charlette N’Guessan hit the headlines in September 2020 when she won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s £25,000 ($33,000) Africa Prize…
BIO-key begins initial $500K biometric hardware and software shipment to Nigeria
BIO-key has begun shipping biometric hardware and software to Nigeria to support its large-scale initiatives for civil ID, e-commerce and…
Free GSMA service widens voice biometrics availability for customer authentication
Telecom industry organization GSMA is developing a multimodal solution to address the challenge of biometric authentication in low tech environments…
ID4Africa Livecast – Vaccination Certificates & Identity Management
ID4Africa Livecast – Vaccination Certificates and Identity Management Online April 8, 2021 12:30-14:30 GMT Among governments and those in the…
Biometrics considered for mobile payment in Central Africa, rolled out at FCMB ATMs in Nigeria
The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) is considering implementing biometrics for mobile payment account holders, in partnership with local…
Nigerians allege extortion at biometric ID registration centers as SIM integration deadline nears
There has been an increase lately in the number of Nigerians storming National Identification Number (NIN) registration centers in cities…
Delays persist in South Africa’s automated biometric identification project completion
New information reported by South African media suggests completion of the country’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) project may still…
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