Govt-issued digital ID may soon be compulsory for foreign nationals in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has proposed an amendment to a legislation that would require foreigners living in the country…
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EDISON Alliance connects over 1 billion people to digital services worldwide
The EDISON Alliance, an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum, has so far connected over one billion people, across…
Laxton to accompany Ethiopia on 90M digital ID target by 2030
Laxton says its partnership with the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) has been crucial in the rollout of a MOSIP-based…
Biometrics in physical credentials make scanning them secure, or unnecessary
The relationship between biometrics and physical credentials is a theme running through many of the most-read stories of the week…
UNDP, Visa partner to boost digital transformation and financial inclusion in Somalia
Somalia is next on the list of countries that are set to receive an injection of support to boost digital…
Worldcoin rolls out in Guatemala, receives fine from Korea
After launching in Poland last week, Worldcoin is rolling out its iris biometrics-scanning Orb devices in Malaysia and Guatemala. Starting…
Idemia boosts digital ID app accessibility for people with disabilities
Idemia Public Security has introduced new features on its Mobile ID app to improve the accessibility of digital identities for…
California continues to pave road for mDL adoption across U.S. states
An interview with California Department of Motor Vehicles Chief Digital Transformation Officer Ajay Gupta covers the state’s efforts to be…
UN’s 50-in-5 DPI campaign welcomes new members
The UN’s 50-in-5 campaign has signed up 6 new countries to its goal to speed up digital public infrastructure (DPI)…
Norwegian BankID parent targets European expansion with acquisition
BankAxept AS, the operator of Norway’s largest digital identity BankID, is expanding its footprint in Europe. The company has acquired…
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