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NIMC Boss says Online Portal Can Handle 40m Pre-Enrolment

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Chris Onyemenam, DG/CEO at National Identity Management Commission
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Chris Onyemenam, director general , National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has called on Nigerians to make use of the Internet to fast-track the enrolment process in the National Identification Number (NIN) project saying that the agency’s online portal is capable of accommodating 40 million users.

Onyemenam said that the pre-enrolment portal is a simplified version of the enrolment form and was created by the agency for citizens in Nigeria and the Diaspora to complete their demographic enrolment before going to an enrolment centre for biometric capture.

He stressed that the demographic aspects of enrolment are better conducted online.

He urged Nigerians to make use of the portal in order to avoid crowding at the enrolment centres as it has the advantages of saving time and ensuring that enrolment centres are not crowded.

The NIMC boss explained that the resolution of the finger print takes time and that those who make use of the Internet portal spend less time than when they come into enrolment centres for their demographics.

According to him, what people need to come to the enrolment centre for is their biometrics data capture as Internet penetration in Nigeria is at a level where it is possible for millions to log on and pre-enrol.

“We created a user friendly interface through the Internet for citizens to conclude their demographic enrolment,” the director general said.

“By that, they supply information like their names, surnames, sex, gender, dates of birth and details of next of kin, occupational status and so on and so forth.

“Our pre-enrolment process has been designed with a simple fact in mind,” Barrister Onyemenam said. “Let’s say 40 million people over an eight hour period – highly improbable. But that is a worst case scenario. Then let’s assume that, in a best case scenario, that there isn’t a significant pressure. About one million people across the globe who are Nigerians or non-Nigerians can create their user account.”

He said that the simple process and is in three parts. “May be, after the first page, you may just go off your Internet. When you come again, you use your user account to call up the same form and you continue where you stopped.”

He said that, when the pilot scheme started, the agency had ten systems in each state office and was able to cover the entire country. NIMC is operating in the 34 states of the federation and Abuja. Because of security issues, Bornu and Yobe state offices of the agency are not open.

After it had acquired 1650 units, enrolment moved up to 50,000 a week. With an additional 500 units coming from the banks, enrolment figures will still be going higher.

“Our capacity to enrol is currently 20,000 a day,” the NIMC boss said. He added that his agency plans to deploy three and half times that capacity in the hope of keeping pace with enrolment.

“But you know that is installed capacity,” he said. “All you need to do is to ensure that people do their work. There is fuel or diesel to guarantee power supply.

“There is awareness campaign to make sure that people use the online portal for capturing data. We will cross check and confirm before the system can accept it.”


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INEC Sets Up AI Division to Strengthen Electoral System

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its ICT Department.

INEC Sets Up AI Division to Strengthen Electoral System

This marks a significant stride toward enhancing electoral integrity, efficiency, and innovation in Nigeria’s democratic process.

This decision was reached at the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held in Abuja, following a series of consultations and engagements on the global and continental impact of AI on elections.

In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC underscored that the growing relevance of AI in electoral matters necessitated a proactive institutional framework to manage both the risks and opportunities it presents.

“Our interactions with electoral bodies across Africa highlighted both the risks of AI—such as fake news and content manipulation—and the vast potential it holds for data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, automated voter services, and geo-spatial intelligence for logistics,” Olumekun noted.

According to him, the newly created division will centralise the Commission’s AI efforts, ensuring a harmonized approach to deploying intelligent systems that enhance decision-making, improve voter engagement, and boost the credibility of the electoral process.

“The creation of this division puts the Commission at the forefront of institutionalizing AI capabilities in electoral management.

It is also part of our ongoing reforms in areas where administrative action is sufficient to drive change,” he said.

He added that the AI Division will help INEC better coordinate its existing technological investments while providing safeguards against the misuse of AI technologies.

“We are positioning ourselves to maximise the positive impact of AI while mitigating its negative implications. This step strengthens the credibility and transparency of elections in Nigeria,” Olumekun concluded.

The initiative, INEC emphasised, reflects its commitment to embracing innovation in safeguarding democracy and improving electoral services nationwide.

 

 

 

 


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CAC, NIBSS Unveil Platform for Data Access to Private Firms

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Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has unveiled a new Application Programming Interface (API) integration system to allow private firms access company data from the Commission’s database.

CAC, NIBSS Unveil Platform for Data Access to Private Firms

Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), registrar general of CAC, who spoke  in Abuja at the unveiling said the system would give selected private organizations access to CAC services through technology-based companies, called “super agents.”

“This is a practical step to show that the Commission is committed to meeting the expectations of our customers,” he said.

Magaji explained that the integration allows the agents to retrieve data from the CAC database for use in specific client requests, outside the standard services provided by the Commission.

“Before now, only a few government agencies had this integration, especially those involved in investigations, anti-money laundering, and terrorism financing. Now, private companies that meet the criteria can also access it,” he said.

He said the system complies with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and information such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth may be restricted.

“This is a call to law firms and companies with the right technology. We’ve started with NIPS because of their credibility. Embassies and banks can now authenticate company records directly through them.”

“There are prescribed fees. We already collect them on our portal, and now customers can also pay through these agents,” he explained.

He named NIPS, MoneyPoint, and OPE as some of the companies involved.

“OPE and MoneyPoint handle only registrations. But NIPS has moved further into validation and verification,” he said.

Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, executive director at NIBSS, who represented Premier Oiwoh, managing director, said the service allows secure and efficient data verification.

“This is the result of years of effort to connect our systems with CAC. It will help users verify data within the limits of data protection laws,” she said.

She said the move is a way to lower costs and promote interoperability across the financial sector.

 

 


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FG Launches Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

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Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

FG Launches Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

A statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior’s said the initiative forms a key part of its ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.

The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience.

The platform allows users to apply for and manage business permits, ensuring that both local and foreign businesses operate legally in Nigeria.

It includes an Expatriate Quota System to manage work permits for foreign employees, helping companies hire skilled workers while complying with Nigeria’s immigration laws.

The Citizenship Administration and Management System provides a streamlined online process for applying, tracking, and managing Nigerian citizenship applications and related services.

Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are expected to access the platform through the ministry’s website: https://interior.gov.ng , Direct Portal Access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng , or contact candb-support@interior.gov.ng for support and inquiries.

“The Ministry of Interior remains committed to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for citizenship administration, while continuously enhancing service delivery through digital transformation,” the statement read in part.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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