Ogun State Launches Biometric ID System for Commercial Motorcycle Riders to Combat Crime
Ogun State, Nigeria, has launched a biometric identification system for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders to enhance security and address rider-related…
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Nigeria Makes National ID Number Mandatory for Access to Social Services
The Nigerian government has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) will become mandatory for citizens to access social services and government…
Nigeria Prepares Launch of National Biometric ID Card
Nigerian authorities are preparing to launch a new multipurpose biometric identity card initiative through a collaboration between the National Identity…
Nigeria Plans First Biometric Census for 2025, Allocates ₦18.2 Billion Budget
Nigeria is preparing to conduct its first biometric census in 2025, addressing a nearly two-decade gap in accurate population data. The National Population…
Nigeria Launches Digital Biometric Registry to Verify Farmers Using National ID System
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has initiated a partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to develop a…
Nigeria to Add Iris Biometrics to National Digital ID System for Greater Inclusion
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is evaluating the addition of iris biometrics to its digital ID program, aiming to enhance…
World Bank Expands Nigeria’s Digital ID Target to 180 Million, Extends Project to 2026
The World Bank has expanded Nigeria’s National Identification Numbers (NIN) enrollment target from 148 million to 180 million under the Digital Identity for…
World Bank Extends Nigeria’s Digital ID Project to 2026, Targets 180M Enrollments
The World Bank has extended its ID4D (Identification for Development) project in Nigeria through December 2026, with a new target of issuing 180 million…
Nigeria Launches Immigration Technology Research Hub
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex, also known as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Nigeria Launches $83M Tender for National Digital ID System Modernization
Nigeria has launched an $83 million tender for the modernization of its National Identity Management System (NIMS), aiming to implement version 2.0 of the…