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…
legal identity
Biometric Update regularly writes news related to the term "legal identity." The following list of links is available to assist you with finding biometrics news related to "legal identity" and other relevant terms. Additional topics may be perused by reviewing our complete Biometrics Topics list.
Infrastructure sharing deal to boost digital connectivity in three African countries
Two major telecommunications companies operating in Africa, Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group, have agreed to share common infrastructure in a…
Madagascar’s digital governance, ID project timeline extended to 2026
The implementation timeline of Madagascar’s Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project (PRODIGY) has been extended to 2026 in a…
Niger to accelerate legal ID reforms in bid to eliminate statelessness
The Republic of Niger has taken the firm commitment to speed up reforms aimed at facilitating access to legal identity…
Somalia rolls out digital CRVS system on foundations laid with UNICEF support
The government of Somalia has announced the launch of a system that will allow civil status events like births, deaths…
La Francophonie supports birth registration efforts across Central Africa, Madagascar
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), known commonly as La Francophonie, has reiterated its continuous support towards advancing birth…
New biometric ID card center opens for citizens in northern Cameroon
Citizens in the three northern administrative regions of Cameroon have begun receiving new national ID cards following the opening of…
Robust DPI inevitable for Eswatini’s economic, jobs boom: World Bank
A World Bank economic update for Eswatini published recently, dubbed, “Harnessing the potential of digital technologies for Eswatini’s economic growth…
New Orleans ID emerges as national test for municipal autonomy, resistance to ICE
In late July, New Orleans announced the Crescent City ID, a municipal identity card program specifically designed to support inclusion in…
Unlocking financial inclusion with digital ID and payments in Pakistan
Globally, around 850 million people lack legal identity, restraining their capacity to receive basic services and fully participate in the…
