Digital Identity
International
UK Government Sets Stage for Mandatory Digital ID to Tackle Illegal Immigration
The United Kingdom is preparing for a major shift in its immigration and public service systems, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on...
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FCT Minister’s Aide Pushes for National Identification Number and Verified IDs as Mandatory Requirement for Social Media Accounts
The debate over online accountability in Nigeria resurfaced on Monday after the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the...
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Crackdown on Fake NIN Cards: NIMC Pledges Arrests, Multi-Purpose Rollout Looms
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning against the circulation of unauthorized “NIN cards,” mandating security agencies to apprehend...
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Diaspora NIN Enrolment Skyrockets, Fueling Nigeria’s Digital Identity Push
A remarkable surge in diaspora National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments signals a significant leap in Nigeria’s quest to digitally capture its global citizenry....