Nigeria steps up national ID enrolment efforts
Nigeria has a new target to issue at least 180 million digital IDs by December 31, 2026, following the World…
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Illinois to get mobile driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet by end of 2025
Illinois is “working to bring IDs in Apple Wallet to Illinois residents in the future with the goal of launching…
Regula introduces digital travel credential support
Regula has updated its document reader software to support Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) as more governments move towards the goal…
Juniper: 5.6B people to have digital wallets by 2029
Most people will soon have digital wallets. That is the claim of Juniper Research in an extensive report on the…
Nepal considers extending ID cards to foreign nationals of Nepali origin
Discussions are underway to issue identity cards to Nepali-origin individuals and families who have lived abroad for generations, The Kathmandu…
TSA publishes final rule on REAL ID enforcement; does not extend deadline
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published its final rule establishing a phased approach for enforcing REAL ID requirements starting May…
Ethiopia tenders for information systems, biometric kits suppliers
Contractors are being sought for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of Information Systems, as well as the supply of…
Qatar’s Trust Services strategy provides for creation of unified digital ID
A unified digital ID system will be established in Qatar as an integral part of a National Digital Authentication and…
UK unveils national AI plan for change, ex-PM sees digital ID as needed disruption
Britain’s leader has pinned his hopes on AI to deliver “national renewal” in a newly announced plan. Prime minister Sir…
Indonesia plans digital transformation of Kominfo, seeks consultant
Indonesia is seeking help to plan its digital transformation with a request for tender as it overhauls the ministry responsible…
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