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- 9 Jul 2026
New NIMC Act Strengthens Data Protection, Privacy - Director
Uche Chigbo, coordinating director of Operations, National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC), has said the newly enacted NIMC Act strengthens data protection and privacy, expands identity…
- 26 Jun 2026
Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act to Strengthen Digital Identity, Data Protection
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, replacing the 2007 law with a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria's digital identity…
- 7 Jul 2026
NIN Enrollment Hits over 136m as New ID Law Takes Effect
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said thet more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents have been enrolled in the National Identity Database (NIDB). In a statement on…
- 25 Dec 2024
World Bank Raises Nigeria’s NIN Target to 180m
World Bank has raised Nigeria’s target for National Identification Numbers (NIN) issuance under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project from 148 million to 180 million, reflecting…
- 13 Jul 2026
Tinubu Orders NIMC to Enrol Every Nigerian by End of this Year - DG
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that every Nigerian is enrolled in the national identity database before the end of 2026, according to…
- 3 Sept 2026
GITEX Nigeria 2026 Opens in Lagos, Targets Africa’s Digital Transformation
The second edition of GITEX Nigeria 2026 opened in Lagos on Wednesday, bringing together government policymakers, technology enterprises, investors and startups to accelerate West Africa’s participation in the global digital economy.
- 24 Dec 2025
FIRS Declares NIN, CAC Numbers as Tax IDs from 2026
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will automatically serve as the Tax…
- 2 Mar 2026
NCC Proposes 14-Day SIM Deactivation Notice to Curb Fraud, Protect Users
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed mandatory 14-day notifications to subscribers before telecom operators deactivate or churn inactive SIM cards, aiming to strengthen consumer…
- 12 Apr 2026
Lawyers Sue CBN over One-Time BVN Phone Number Change
Incorporated Trustees of the Data Privacy Lawyers Association (DPLA), a group of legal experts and data privacy advocates and Etisang Solomon have filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the…