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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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…
Iraq Electoral Commission struggles with biometric voting card registration
Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) is struggling to keep up with biometric voter registration ahead of the autumn election,…
Opportunity knocks for decentralized ID, biometric payment cards, health passes, and birth registration
New partnerships announced on decentralized ID and biometric payment cards shook up the industry this week, with Microsoft signing up…
Nigerian State makes digital ID numbers mandatory to access government services
The government of the State of Kaduna in Nigeria has announced that as from May 1, 2021, it will be…
Infant biometrics nearing practicality for birth registration, but technical and legal challenges remain
Significant progress is being made towards the capability of including biometrics with birth registration records, but significant concerns persist, the…
Dr. Joseph Atick argues for new legal identity definition based on traceability on ID4Africa Livecast
A new definition for legal identity has been unveiled during the latest ID4Africa Livecast by the Movement’s Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph…
Research with IrisGuard device shows iris biometrics work with children aged 4 to 11
A new academic study shows iris biometrics are likely to be effective for identifying children over time, as irises do…
Nigeria plans to replace bank IDs with digital ID numbers
Federal government authorities in Nigeria say talks are ongoing with various stakeholders to see how biometrics-backed Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs)…
Early research on biometrics’ effectiveness for benefits delivery reviewed in World Bank ID4D report
Evidence is beginning to accumulate on the effect of biometrics adoption in the delivery of social benefits, according to the…
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