Nigeria is seeking another year to complete its $430 million digital identity project after missing key implementation targets, leaving approximately $196 million in financing undisbursed and millions of registrations awaiting successful verification.
The initiative is designed to address one of Nigeria’s long-standing infrastructure gaps: the difficulty of accurately identifying and locating people, businesses and properties, particularly in areas where formal street addresses are limited or unreliable.
NITDA has transferred Nigeria's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to NIMC, strengthening the country's digital identity security framework under the newly amended NIMC Act.
The handover positions NIMC as Nigeria's Root Certification Authority, giving it responsibility for securing digital...
July 07, (THEWILL) — National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment has risen to 136 million, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's efforts to build a unified digital identity system and expand access to government services.
The National Identity Management Commission...
May 05, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Repeal and Re-enactment (Establishment) Bill, 2026, returning the proposed legislation to the National Assembly for further legislative review and correction of identified...
February 27, (THEWILL) — The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has declared that the National Identification Number (NIN) is now mandatory for all school-related activities, including exams, scholarship applications, and access to government benefits.
In a statement published on...
December 19, (THEWILL) — The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled a pre-enrolment portal to improve efficiency and enhance the overall experience of applicants in the National Identification Number (NIN) registration process.
The digital platform allows prospective applicants, both...
September 04, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered into a partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to harmonise identity and voter registration processes across Nigeria.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this when...
August 29, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight suspects for allegedly creating 14 fake websites of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer,...
April 09, (THEWILL) – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, urging them to refrain from disclosing their National Identification Number (NIN) to unauthorised individuals, organisations, or platforms.
The caution, contained in a statement...
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, describing the project as a strategic investment that will reduce pressure on Lagos ports and reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry.
