E-Business
NIMC, Others Plot Roadmap for National ID Card Activation

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded its two day 2nd International Vendors’ Summit aimed at ensuring that citizens who have enrolled for their National Identification Number (NIN) get their National e-ID Cards on time, as well as draw up a road map for the cards personalization phase ‘2’ outlook.
The summit held at the NIMC Headquarters Abuja from the 28th – 29th of January, 2015 and had in attendance top executives of all NIMC Vendors’, partners and stakeholders; both local and international.
A major consideration of the summit was for the commission to interface with the vendors and further examine the inputs of each vendor in the NIMS project.
Abdulhamid Umar, general manager, Corporate Communications at NIMC, in a press statement, said that the interactive session was also a means to discuss strategies to ensure the swift distribution of the National e-ID Cards, as well as to fast-track the process for post issuance update for citizens who have already received their Cards.
Also, a review of the applets in the phase ‘1’card issuance, its successes, challenges and the way forward, was also part of the agenda, even as NIMC prepares for the activation of eight other applets on the National e-ID Card.
“The key consideration for the second International Vendors’ Summit is to ensure that Nigerians are issued their cards on time. It is imperative to bring all stakeholders who are involved in the National Identity e-ID Card project together to brainstorm on steps to make all the applets on the card user friendly.” Mr. Chuks Onyepunuka, acting general manager, Information Technology/Identity Database (IT/IDD), said while making his report.
Other payment processors including Verve, Visa, Genesis, were also invited to discuss when and how NIMC can begin to issue cards based on these payment processors in order on give each payment processor a fair playing ground.
The summit was also centered on the recent upgrade of the NIMS, to accommodate the enrolment of minors (from day one to age 16) and to ensure that the number of enrolments in a day can be tripled.
“With over 400 enrolment Centres nationwide, we are able to enroll over 100,000 people daily, but NIMC is looking to triple that number very soon with the recent upgrade of its system.” The Acting General Manager, Enterprise Security and Network Infrastructure, Mr. Emmanuel Ogungbe said.
The update of the NIMC backend, expansion of the NIMS test environment and extension of infrastructure to include a complete business continuity components, and issues hindering on customer relations were also discussed.
In phase ‘2’ of the National e-ID Card project, NIMC is looking at post card issuance activations, increased issuance of the e-ID Card, an increase in the number of payment processors and the introduction of handheld card activation terminals for verification and authentication.
The Vendors present at the summit include CryptoVision, MasterCard, Verve, Chams, SecureID Limited, Electronic Payplus Limited, Unified Payment Limited, AuspointLitited, eTranzact, MEA Services Limited. XL Africa Limited.
E-Business
FG Partners UK to Combat Cross-border Cyber-crime

The federal government and the United Kingdom signed an agreement Tuesday to combat the growing threat of cyber-crime. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed following a courtesy visit by David George Hanson, minister of the home office, UK, to the Nigeria Police Force headquarters, Louis Edet House in Abuja.
Transnational crime is a big problem for both the UK and Nigeria, so the governments intend to strengthen existing collaboration efforts to crack down on cyber-criminals and protect their industries from unlawful activities.
Offences such as online fraud, identity theft, digital extortion, and ransomware , operate across many jurisdictions, and frequently necessitate sophisticated cooperation efforts, according to the two governments during a press conference.
Furthermore, Lateef Fagbemi, Nigeria’s attorney-general and minister of justice, established the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime, which aims to address the need for a coordinated and robust approach to combating cybercrime, as stated in the Cybercrimes Act of 2015, which criminalises cyber-related offences.
Hanson underlined the importance of ongoing cooperation efforts to combat international crime in a number of areas, affecting vulnerable individuals.
He said: “We need to look again at how we can build cooperation between the Federal Government, the federal police, and our police forces and National Crime Agency to take action against these international criminals, who are exploiting vulnerable people in a whole range of areas. The National Crime Agency, the Home Office Fraud Department, and the High Commission need to make sure we make a big impact on this transnational crime.”
“The collaboration between the Nigerian Police Force and National Crime Agency continues to serve as a model in international law enforcement cooperation. We have successfully conducted joint operations into many cases of cybercrimes and online fraud. With your [UK government] cooperation, we have continued to bust other criminal networks around the world,” added inspector-general of Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
E-Business
CAC to Prosecute Business Owners Operating Without Registration

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing business registration laws in Nigeria, warning that individuals and organizations operating unregistered businesses will face prosecution.
In a statement, the CAC emphasized that conducting business without proper registration violates the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, undermining transparency and accountability in the corporate sector.
The commission stressed that registration is not only a legal requirement but also a gateway to formal business opportunities, including access to bank loans, government grants, and partnerships.
The enforcement drive will be nationwide, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), online vendors, and informal traders who have failed to comply despite previous awareness campaigns and registration amnesty windows.
The CAC disclosed that enforcement teams, in collaboration with security agencies, will be deployed to identify and prosecute defaulters.
The commission urged business owners to take advantage of its simplified registration platform to regularize their status, noting that compliance will boost investor confidence and improve Nigeria’s ease of doing business. It warned that ignorance of the law will not be accepted as an excuse.
Business owners are advised to act promptly to avoid legal consequences, as the CAC moves to ensure a more structured and regulated business environment in Nigeria.
E-Business
NCC Vows to Tackle Online Infringement, Block Illegal Music Websites

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pledged to enforce its legal obligations to combat online intellectual property infringement and urged commercial music users to obtain proper licences from rights holders or their representatives.
The Commission stated that this ensures creators are fairly compensated, supporting the music industry’s sustainable growth.
In a statement commemorating the 2025 World Intellectual Property Day, themed “IP and Music: Feel the Best of IP,” the NCC announced plans to enforce the Copyright Act 2022, which allows for the takedown of infringing materials and blocking of websites hosting illegal content.
Signed by Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, director of Public Affairs, the statement outlined an aggressive anti-piracy campaign in collaboration with the private sector, targeting the online environment.
Egbunike affirmed the NCC’s commitment to establishing enforceable standards for transparency, digital audits, and real-time royalty reporting to protect creators’ rights. She stated, “The NCC will continue to champion policies that support the growth of the music industry, improve the livelihoods of Nigerian musicians, and foster a culture of creativity and respect for intellectual property.”
Despite the global success of Afrobeats and other Nigerian genres, the NCC noted that many musicians face low royalty returns due to rampant digital piracy.
To address this, the Commission revised its Collective Management Regulations to enhance transparency and accountability among Collective Management Organisations (CMOs).
The NCC emphasised that proper licensing is a legal obligation and vital for Nigeria’s creative economy, stating, “Music must feel the beat of intellectual property for the full potential of creativity to be realised.”
The Commission highlighted that creators’ livelihoods depend on fair royalty compensation.
Recent enforcement measures include the NCC’s designation by the Attorney-General of the Federation as an authority under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022.
This, combined with the Copyright Act 2022, empowers the NCC to order takedowns and block illegal music distribution websites.
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