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…
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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 $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…
World Bank Policy Note Argues e-Signatures a ‘Key Enabler’ of Digital Transactions
A new Policy Note from the World Bank, “Electronic Signatures: Enabling Trusted Digital Transformation,” argues that electronic signatures are not only…
Congo Cancels $1.2B Biometric ID Contract
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has canceled a $1.2 billion contract aimed at establishing a national biometric ID system. The project was meant to be…
Planned Digital ID System to Integrate Somalia’s Biometric National ID Into Banking
The Somali government plans to launch a national digital identification system—a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority…
WEF Highlights Transformative Impact of Digital ID in Pakistan
According to a recent report published to the World Economic Forum (WEF) blog, digital identity is now a fundamental part of everyday life for adults in…
Digital ID Goes Geopolitical in Australian Effort to Counter China’s Influence
Australia is set to invest nearly AUD $3 million in developing digital identity infrastructure for Pacific Island nations as part of a broader strategy to…
With World Bank Funding in Place, Nigeria Pursues National ID Program
The World Bank has now provided $45.5 million to Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) as part of the Digital Identification for Development…