Nigeria’s NIMC introducing one multi-purpose digital ID card, not three
The National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) has clarified that only one new digital ID card with multiple functions…
National Identity Number (NIN)
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World bank says Nigeria on track to meet digital ID registration target
Nigeria is well on course to reach a target of issuing digital ID to 148 million citizens by June 30…
Nigerians want SIM-NIN digital ID link deadline extended again
Mobile telecommunications service users are calling on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for linking SIM cards…
Nigeria inaugurates committee to spearhead inclusive digital ID drive
A steering committee to man efforts within the framework of Nigeria’s Digital Identification for Development (Nigeria ID4D) project has been…
Nigerian authorities investigate illicit digital ID data sale
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission is reassuring citizens and stakeholders that their digital identity data is secure, after a private…
Nigeria expects to miss digital ID registration goal set by World Bank
Nigeria does not expect to meet the goal for digital ID issuance set by the World Bank for this year….
Nigerian students registering for public exams face digital ID obtention hassles
The sufferings of Nigerian students in the State of Lagos seeking the National Identification Number (NIN) in order to facilitate…
Nigerian States receive biometric devices to step up digital ID enrollment
The National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) says it has boosted the digital ID enrollment capacity of all states…
Nigeria contracts Pakistan’s digital ID agency to upgrade NIN middleware
The digital identity authorities of Pakistan and Nigeria have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their collaboration. Pakistan’s National…
Digital ID enrollment app rolls out soon for Nigerians abroad
A self-service app meant to enable Nigerians living abroad to easily register for the National Identification Number (NIN) is set…
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